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Jewish News 24 · Oct 21, 2026

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Israel has barred U.S.-based United Airlines pilot Sina Amjadian from entering its airspace as a crew member following a security review of unverified social media allegations that he expressed support for Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah, Israeli media reported Wednesday. According to a report by Ynet, a letter dated Oct. 19 and obtained by the outlet shows that Avi Cohen-Skali, director-general of the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, alerted Shin Bet chief David Zini and Transportation Ministry Director-General Moshe Ben Zaken to the allegations. Copies were also sent to Israel Airports Authority Director-General Sharon Kedmi and other senior officials.

Israel has barred U.S.-based United Airlines pilot Sina Amjadian from entering its airspace as a crew member following a security review of unverified social media allegations that he expressed support for Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah, Israeli media reported Wednesday. According to a report by Ynet, a letter dated Oct. 19 and obtained by the outlet shows that Avi Cohen-Skali, director-general of the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, alerted Shin Bet chief David Zini and Transportation Ministry Director-General Moshe Ben Zaken to the allegations. Copies were also sent to Israel Airports Authority Director-General Sharon Kedmi and other senior officials.

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