The Defense Ministry stated: "Upon receiving formal confirmation from the authorized investigative bodies in the State of Israel, the Authorizing Authority at the Defense Ministry has recognized the attempted attack on the Fly Dubai flight as a hostile action incident. The Authorizing Authority's decision has been transferred to National Insurance, which is in contact with the victims for continued treatment."
National Insurance clarifications
National Insurance issued the following points:
1. There is no "automatic pension for everyone" in the law, and there is no option to send claims on people's behalf. Any individual who feels they were harmed physically or mentally (or both) may file a claim with National Insurance.
2. According to the law, anyone seeking disability recognition will need to appear before a medical committee. Not because "National Insurance wants it", but because that is the law in the State of Israel.
3. National Insurance is not the legislator but executes the law. The Victims of Hostile Actions Law is identical to that of the security forces and originates from the Defense Ministry.
4. Every person is a world unto themselves and no two are alike, each person's injury and coping are different from one another. Disability percentages will be determined, as stated, by a medical committee for victims of hostile actions.
5. Those recognized with over 20% hostile action disability will be entitled to both a pension and benefits. Full details of all existing rights can be found in National Insurance's digital rights booklet.
The Defense Ministry's decision will now enable the flight passengers to receive a full support package, including medical and psychological care and compensation according to the Compensation for Victims of Hostile Actions Law, parallel to the legal and investigative proceedings underway on the matter.
The flight passengers established a dedicated steering committee to coordinate the struggle with authorities and the airline, headed by Zvika Manes, CEO of the underwriting company "Barak Leumi," who was himself among those who initiated the takeover of the co-pilot during the incident. Joining him on the committee are attorney Tal Eisenberg, who resides in Singapore, and passengers Daniel Schlichter, Itai Perlman, and Shir Maor.
