Massive Brawl Involves 30 Passengers on Tel Aviv-Bucharest Flight, Several Fined

A violent brawl erupted on a HelloJets flight from Tel Aviv to Bucharest involving around 30 passengers, primarily Israeli citizens. The altercation reportedly started due to religious tensions when some passengers began praying, provoking others on board. Upon landing at Henri Coandă International Airport, Romanian border police and security forces intervened, identifying seven individuals directly involved and issuing fines of 4,000 Romanian lei (approximately €800 or $925) each. No serious injuries were reported, but the incident delayed disembarkation and prompted an ongoing investigation with cooperation from Israir, which condemned the violence. Authorities described the fight as a spontaneous conflict without further detail on the specific religious groups involved. The incident highlights tensions that can arise in diverse passenger groups during international flights.