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UAE had shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots’ names and nationalities

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On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a security review of international flights to Israel following an incident where a pilot attempted to seize control of an Israel-bound FlyDubai aircraft and crash it.

Regional officials revealed that authorities in the United Arab Emirates had previously shared passenger and crew manifests with Israel, including the names and nationalities of the pilots. The incident has prompted scrutiny over flight security, with Israeli media reporting that pilots from countries hostile to Israel have repeatedly flown into the country in recent years.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

Arab News (SA) Focuses on UAE intelligence sharing and the pilot hijacking attempt.
Japan Times (JP) Emphasizes Netanyahu's security review and prior flights by hostile nationals.
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