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Delta Flight Evacuated at Ben Gurion After Anonymous Bomb Threat

Airport authorities said a full onboard search found no explosives and normal operations were restored.

Overview

  • A Delta Airbus A330 arriving from New York was routed to a remote stand at Ben Gurion Airport and passengers were evacuated after an anonymous tip reported an explosive on board.
  • Security teams conducted a thorough search of the aircraft and the Israel Airports Authority said the inspection turned up no unusual findings.
  • Public flight-tracking data showed the flight landed earlier than scheduled and registered no emergency squawk or route deviation during its approach.
  • Officials described the episode as a resolved security scare but said inquiries into the anonymous threat are ongoing.
  • The incident has renewed attention on security for flights to Israel following a recent separate attempted hijacking of another Tel Aviv‑bound aircraft, and authorities have said reviews of procedures are under way.