El Al Flight Crew Suffers Midflight Communication Disruption

A report describes an attempted diversion of an El Al flight from Phuket to Tel Aviv via false radio instructions, which the crew identified and countered by switching to alternative communications, allowing the flight to continue safely. The incident reportedly occurred over an area associated with Houthi activity, though some sources suggest actors in Somaliland, and authorities have advised pilots to use alternate communications if similar disruptions arise.