Bangladesh, Sept. 30 -- Several years ago, I warned about the potential presence of Iranian operatives in the United Arab Emirates and the possibility that individuals motivated by hostility toward Israel could exploit the regions international connectivity to target Israeli or Jewish interests. At the time, such warnings received little attention.

The horrific events of September 29, 2026, have demonstrated why aviation security authorities cannot afford to dismiss unconventional threats. During the Jewish High Holidays, a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv became the scene of a terrifying cockpit confrontation after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the pilot and attempted to take control of the aircraft. The aircraft, carrying more t...