India, Oct. 8 -- Israelis could lose their visa-free access to the United States after security lapses reportedly came to light following the thwarted attack on a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight.

A US delegation is expected to arrive in Israel in the coming days to assess whether the country is meeting the security conditions of the US Visa Waiver Program, The Times of Israel reported, citing Channel 12. The delegation is currently in the United Arab Emirates, where it is reviewing aviation security procedures, according to the report.

Israel became part of the US Visa Waiver Program in 2023. Under the arrangement, Israeli citizens can travel to the US using an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) instead of going through th...