You would think that after they talked to the kid, and he showed them that he isn't a threat at all, that they'd simply shrug, say "okay, our mistake" and carry on with the flight, why the obtuse decision to abort the flight? There's something else going on here, a decision was made to take the opportunity to make an example or send a message, maybe a little ass kissing to the muslims, hey look muslims, we've diverted a flight over a Jew!? See? Do you like?