A security agent playing the role of a terrorist attempted to make his way to a plane in Tel Aviv’s S’dei Dov Airport with a bomb belt two weeks ago. Such exercises are fairly commonplace, a method used to permit the system to check itself. In this case, the terrorist was carrying a forged identity card, which was not noticed by security personnel. The ‘terrorist’ managed to bring the bomb past the security checkpoint. The drill was abruptly ended due to the failure of the security person to detect the explosive device.
The security agent was carrying a small quantity of explosives without a detonation device. He was instructed to attempt to get onto a flight to Eilat. The ‘suicide bomber’ did indeed pass the security point.
Yoram Shapira, deputy director of the Airports Authority, explained the security agent who failed the test was actually brought from the Rosh HaNikra Airport to permit him to work in the busier Tel Aviv setting to get more experience.
(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)
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just shows that israels great security is also in the hands of hashem
#1 right. But in this case u must say they r great,in this field. Chazak! H helps them all the time,even to find terrorists.
Thats a big blow to Israel Security which is officially one of the best in the world…
you are absolutely right
I never put any trust in the security at the airports. I believe that most of the security measures are just annoying and a waste of time.
#5 basmelech
Agreed – I don’t know if I’d say “most,” but many security measures are simply in place to placate the masses after a public event or outcry. Some examples:
– taking off your shoes (why? can’t you keep whatever dangerous you want in your pocket?)
– no liquids greater than 3oz (I can take 5 3oz bottles with me, but not 1 4oz bottle. explain that.)
– taking out your laptop (does the x-ray not penetrate my canvas laptop bag?)
If anyone has valid reasons for the above checks, I’d love to hear them.
“security measures are just annoying and a waste of time”
OK don’t overdo it…they are defiantly not a waste of time and the amount of times they’ve stopped would be terror attacks globally is for sure worth that bit of hassle that they put us through.
#1 is, of course, right, but I think it’s also that most security is more deterrent-oriented than actually effective. The fact that they just might get caught is enough for most people.
Re: justajew
No.1- A team of big experts and proffesionals got together to make these secutirty rules and im sure they know all about liquid bombs and security equiptment at least 10 times more then you for starters.
No.2- You have to take off your shoes becasue there have been cases of people trying toconceale dangerous articles in their shoes including a famous sotory of a man hiding a mini bomb there.
SORRY THIS IS WITH CORRECT SPELLING…
Re: justajew
No.1- A team of big experts and professionals got together to make these security rules and im sure they know all about liquid bombs and security equipment at least 10 times more then you for starters.
No.2- You have to take off your shoes because there have been cases of people trying to conceal dangerous articles in their shoes including a famous story of a man hiding a mini bomb there.
S’dei Dov Airport is not Ben Gurion airport. It is a small, dinky, local airport.
When I was there last, the folks in my group (including me) were the only non-Israelis (there were no Arabs there, either, Israeli or otherwise), and we were there at the invitation of the Ministry of Defence.
The guy slipped through because he didn’t fit the profile, so it’s no surprise.
And, I’m not concerned about S’de Dov. I’m not concerned about BG either.
#10 noitallmr
“A team of big experts” ? Please. Do you really think that there’s a bigger danger of shoe bombs or liquid bombs today than ever before? Do you REALLY think that someone who wants to get a bomb on board would be foiled because they can’t put in in their shoes, and now has to put the explosives somewhere else on their body? Out of the millions of people who have flown, there has been how many shoe bombs – one? How many of these “liquid bombs” – none?
If liquid is a danger, ban it. Don’t believe everything the little sign at the security counter tells you.
If you have any hard data as to what the real danger is, and how these security measure effectively deter and/or prevent such dangers, please do share.
Otherwise I stand by my original assertion that these are ineffective measures and a waste of time and resources.
the israeli security system is ” they don’t look for they look for bombers” ! that is why they missed him; he wasn’t a bomber! Pashut Azoi
years ago, i took a flight from eilat to yerushalayim (it was freebie — the bus is much more enjoyable) and the security was tough — zahal people, not rent-a-cop like all over the world. if they’re transferring from rosh hanikrah to eilat (?) they must be using rent a cops, like in the states.
noitallmr: I wan’t going to say anything, but since you reposted with what you purport to be the “correct spelling” I feel somewhat obliged to correct you. 🙂
A: “im sure” should be “I’m sure”
B: “at least 10 times more then you” should be “at least 10 times more than you”
I do agree 100% with your points, though.
#’s 5 and 6… Whoa!
Are you really that shallow!?
Think this through a bit, you may truly come up with some ideas as to how this helps and what really went down with security.
I seriously wonder whether it is a good idea to publish this type of intelligence for the enemy.
I want to publicly thank Hashem that neither basmelech nor justajew head the security dept. in Ben Gurion or any place else. I, for one, don’t mind standing in line forever or standing on my head if they ask me too. I could never understand people who grumble or roll their eyes about the fact that people are trying to ensure that their plane doesn’t blow up midair. Now I’ve met you “in person”!
Re: Think Straight
I really appreciate all the time and effort it must have taken you to correct my mistakes 😉
#16 theyenta
No need to insult. I am far from shallow – I am a seasoned international traveler who has many a conversation with security personnel (some of whom work for El Al). So I don’t need to “think this through” as I have heard firsthand about the effectiveness, or lack thereof, of many of our security measures.
#17 PbP
The “enemy” has better things to do than cruise The Yeshiva World for ideas. I am not afraid to have an open discussion about such matters, and neither should you be.
rebshalom- please don’t give anyone any ideas thanx
#21
I am not criticizing YWN, as much as trying to make people aware that this can be a problem when it is published in all of the media. Also, I would not at all be surprised that indeed they do cruise this sight or soon will, bedavka, as it is considered reliable.
These matters have to be balanced, need for secrecy versus need for open discussion. The open discussion does not have to be too open – i.e., e.g. in the media.