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Israeli Planes Targeted in Attempted Takeover


At least two planes from Israel’s El Al Airlines have suffered a hacking attempt from “hostile elements”, according to several Israeli news companies.

Both planes landed as planned, according to Mako, an independent Israeli news outlet. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the reported hacking attempt.

Plane taking off on runway.
A stock image of an airplane taking off on a runway. There are two points during a take-off where “people freak out,” according to airline pilot Jimmy Nicholson.

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This is a breaking news story and will be later updated with more background information or any update available.