NSC Document: Transport Ministry Neglected Foreign Flights; Netanyahu Rules It Is Their Responsibility

An internal document from the National Security Council (NSC) reveals that the Ministry of Transport failed to carry out its responsibility for securing flights of foreign airlines, despite warnings and strong opposition from professional officials, Arutz 7 reported.

Concurrently, news website ynet reported heated clashes and "severe blowups" within the Ministry of Transport surrounding security oversight. Following the mutual blame-shifting between agencies, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ruled that the security of foreign flights falls under the ministry's direct responsibility.

Further details regarding the implementation of the directive have not yet been released.