Netanyahu says flydubai co-pilot underwent Islamist radical indoctrination
- On Wednesday, four Israeli passengers thwarted an attempted hijacking on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after an Omani co-pilot stabbed the Indian pilot, sending the jet plunging nearly 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds.
- After stabbing the Indian captain, the attacker shouted "Kill me," indicating he preferred death after failing to crash the plane; passengers subdued him using a headset cord.
- Netanyahu urged Israeli citizens to remain vigilant, noting the suspect's alleged radicalization into jihadist ideology and stating, "There is an intent of our enemies to harm us."
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the four passengers on Thursday, praising their "supreme courage" and inviting them to light a torch at Israel's upcoming Independence Day ceremony.
- Repatriation flights for Israelis stranded in the emirate begin Friday, while the suspect remains held in Saudi Arabia and Shin Bet personnel prepare to assist with securing return flights.
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Netanyahu: Co-pilot of FlyDubai plane underwent radical Islamist indoctrination
The co-pilot of a passenger jet who stabbed the captain in an apparent attempt to crash the plane as it flew to Israel had undergone radical Islamist indoctrination and was clearly suicidal, Israel’s prime minister said on Thursday.
Israel’s Netanyahu: Co-pilot of flydubai plane underwent radical Islamist indoctrination
JERUSALEM — The co-pilot of a passenger jet who stabbed the captain in an apparent attempt to crash the plane as it flew to Israel had undergone radical Islamist indoctrination and was clearly suicidal, Israel’s prime minister said on Thursday.
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