Three individuals were arrested at Ben Gurion Airport after allegedly assaulting police officers on a Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt, according to reports. Four officers and two police volunteers were injured, some by biting. One suspect reportedly shouted, "I hope October 7 happens to you."
The three suspects arrested Friday evening at Ben Gurion Airport in connection with a violent altercation on a Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt were identified Saturday as two brothers from Jaffa and their friend from Bat Yam, police reported. The altercation left four police officers and two police volunteers injured, some by biting. One suspect allegedly shouted, 'I hope October 7 happens to you,' referencing the 2023 Hamas attack. The suspects are being questioned and are expected to appear in court for a remand hearing.
The incident was first reported Friday evening at 20:27 Jerusalem by ynet, citing three suspects rioting on a plane and attacking police. Minutes later, N12 reported that the suspects refused to disembark and officers were evacuated for medical treatment. Also at 20:27, Israel Hayom reported the 'October 7' shout. Within the same hour, N12 published exclusive video footage showing the suspects cursing and attacking police. The corroboration evolved from a single news report to video documentation and multiple journalistic sources.
The incident is part of a series of violent events at Ben Gurion Airport. As The Zioneer reported on June 26, a physical altercation broke out between passengers and workers over luggage delays. On July 17, The Zioneer also reported on exclusive footage of a violent plane incident. Separate attacks on police have occurred in Jerusalem, including a July 9 incident where 200 rioters attacked officers.
The investigation is ongoing. The suspects' motives remain unclear, and no further details on the circumstances leading to the altercation have been released.
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