Israeli Minister Thanks Saudi Arabia for Assisting Passengers After Plane Incident
Summary
Israeli Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar thanked Saudi officials for helping and treating passengers after a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Tabuk. The gesture stands out because Israel and Saudi Arabia have no formal diplomatic relations.
Key Points
- Miki Zohar publicly thanked Saudi officials for the hospitality and medical assistance given to Israeli passengers after the incident.
- A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after an attack on the pilot.
- Saudi medical personnel treated injured passengers and crew members and provided other emergency support.
- The exchange is notable because Saudi Arabia does not formally recognize Israel and has no official diplomatic relations with it.
