Jerusalem, 8 February, 2026 (TPS-IL) — israeli air Force jets scrambled Sunday to escort a Wizz Air flight back to Ben Gurion Airport after a passenger showed crew threatening messages on his phone. The Airports Authority said the plane landed safely and confirmed “the incident is over.” Authorities added that security forces acted according to protocol following “suspicious behavior,” and no actual threat was found.
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Wizz Air Plane Returns to Ben Gurion as Air Force Scrambles Jets
Israeli Air Force jets scrambled to escort a Wizz Air flight back to Ben Gurion Airport after a passenger showed crew threatening messages, with the plane.