Concern over explosive device: plane with Israelis diverted to land in Poland

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A LOT Polish Airlines flight from London to Warsaw was diverted to land at Warsaw Modlin Airport in Poland due to a warning of an explosive device. According to Israel Hayom, the airport was closed until further notice, and the plane was checked by security services. According to Israel Hayom, the airport resumed operations after a temporary closure, and passengers and crew members are awaiting further decisions in the arrivals hall.

According to Ynet, the events join a series of similar warnings on flights in Europe and on flights to and from Israel in recent weeks, all of which have so far ended without any explosive device being found.