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UAE Source Criticizes Israel’s ‘Rescue Flights’ Framing After Flydubai Incident

A source in the United Arab Emirates has sharply criticized Israel’s decision to describe post-incident repatriation services as “rescue flights,” following a security scare involving a Flydubai aircraft. The dispute underscores how even routine aviation arrangements can become politically charged amid fragile regional ties and heightened public sensitivity over safety, sovereignty, and messaging.