Three young people arrested at Ben Gurion Airport on suspicion of rioting on a plane and assaulting police officers were released to house arrest Saturday night, according to N12.
The three individuals arrested at Ben Gurion Airport on Friday were released to house arrest Saturday night, according to N12. The suspects, who remain unnamed, were taken into custody after a violent incident on a Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt, during which they allegedly assaulted police officers.
The Zioneer first reported the arrest on Friday evening (Jul 17, 20:27 Jerusalem), citing ynet, with initial details of the riot aboard the plane. Subsequent reports that evening from Israel Hayom and N12 added that the suspects shouted "I hope October 7 happens to you" and that four officers and two police volunteers were injured, some by biting. N12 later published exclusive video documentation of the altercation. The three were questioned and brought before a court, which ordered their release to house arrest Saturday night.
The incident has drawn widespread attention and highlighted security challenges at Israel's main international airport. As The Zioneer reported on June 26, a violent altercation over luggage delays earlier this summer required police intervention. Separate reports have documented other clashes at the airport, including the arrest of a social media influencer earlier this month.
The names of the suspects remain under a publication ban. Conditions of the house arrest were not disclosed. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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