Arkia flight IZ076 from Rhodes, Greece, to Tel Aviv safely landed after equipment failure made the Israel Airport Authority declare a state of emergency on Monday.

Ambulances and firetrucks, as well as additional emergency services, were called to Ben-Gurion International Airport.

The IAF was also called up to escort the plane until its landing was completed.

The plane made three failed attempts before successfully landing, a source with knowledge told The Jerusalem Post.

The plane had 161 passengers onboard.

This is a developing story.