Israeli Air Force fighter jets were scrambled on Sunday to escort a Wizz Air flight from London to Ben Gurion Airport after a security concern was raised onboard. The move followed a report by a couple on the flight who told the crew they had received a security threat on a mobile phone during the flight.
Upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport, security forces conducted checks on passengers as they disembarked, with security personnel and dogs screening each passenger individually. The measures were taken amid concerns about a possible explosive device or another security-related incident. After the couple was questioned, the suspicion was lifted.
The Israel Airports Authority said in a statement: "Due to suspicion of suspicious conduct on the aircraft, security forces acted in accordance with procedures for such cases. The incident has concluded. The aircraft landed and it was found that there was no real incident."
