Plane from Israel Subject to Counter‑Terrorism Inspection at Sofia Airport After Bomb Threat

A Boeing aircraft arriving from Israel was inspected by counter‑terrorism units at Sofia airport on Nov. 3 after a bomb threat was received via e‑mail, the Bulgarian Interior Ministry announced. The ministry’s action secretary general, Lyubomir Nikolov, said the plane was checked for potential explosive devices in light of the threat. Sofia Airport was the site of the security measures, which were carried out with no incidents reported. The source confirmed the email threat and the inspection, but the specific content of the threat and the final outcome of the inspection remain unverified. Nikolov’s statement suggests the airport’s counter‑terrorism protocols were promptly activated. No further information has been released about the passenger or crew of the aircraft, nor about the identity of the sender of the e‑mail. Authorities are reportedly reviewing the threat, and the airport’s safety procedures are under scrutiny as part of ongoing protection measures in the region. The incident remains a high‑profile alert to the security community, underscoring the continued vigilance required at international aviation hubs. No passengers were harmed and all flights are expected to resume normal operations following the inspection. The Ministry has pledged to keep the public informed as more details emerge. The incident highlight the constant threat posed by electronic bomb warnings and the importance of immediate screening procedures at major travel hubs.