Another classic case of Automation helmet fire. No smoking hole so in the end the automation did work. However it is poor monitoring by the PM and the Capt. not taking control at a earlier point in the approach, especially given the low experience level of the F/O.
And it is interesting that a visual approach is described as a "indiscriminate" approach? TLV has used this procedure for some time now and flying a visual to the runway should be a relatively easy procedure with the usual good visibility and daylight hours for this flight.