Ethiopian Airlines flight ordered back by Israel due to pilot's nationality

An Ethiopian Airlines flight heading to Tel Aviv was ordered by Israeli authorities to return to Addis Ababa shortly after takeoff. The order was issued because the flight's pilot was an Indonesian national. Israel has imposed security restrictions preventing citizens from countries without diplomatic ties, including Indonesia, from operating flights into its territory. After returning to Addis Ababa, the airline replaced the pilot, allowing the flight to proceed and land in Tel Aviv. The incident occurs amidst heightened security concerns in Israel regarding aviation and regional diplomatic tensions.