Israel has introduced sweeping new restrictions on foreign airline crews, barring pilots and cabin crew holding nationalities from 31 countries from operating flights to the country. The restrictions reportedly include Pakistan, Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Tunisia and Niger, raising fresh questions over international aviation, airline compliance and the future of flights to and from Tel Aviv. Air France has agreed to comply with Israel’s new aviation rules, which require foreign airlines to adhere to nationality-based restrictions for crew members operating flights to Israel. WATCH

Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv turned into a terrifying mid-air emergency when Indian Captain Smit Machchhar was allegedly attacked inside the cockpit by Omani co-pilot Al-Hammami. With 174 people on board, the situation escalated rapidly as the wounded captain struggled with severe injuries and the aircraft descended into chaos. Israeli dentist Dr Shota Musaev, who was travelling as a passenger, rushed to the cockpit after hearing screams and a call for medical assistance. For nearly 45 minutes, Musaev reportedly worked to keep Machchhar alive, using T-shirts and ice to control heavy bleeding from deep wounds to the captain’s head and left hand while maintaining constant pressure. WATCH