Israeli Passengers Thwart Jihadist Attack on FlyDubai Flight
Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that a serious incident aboard a FlyDubai flight was an attempted jihadist attack. He credited the bravery of several Israeli passengers for foiling the plot.
According to Katz, these passengers broke into the cockpit, subdued the attacker, and personally helped regain control of the aircraft for the pilots. Initial information suggests the attacker's sole intention was to crash the plane with everyone on board.
The minister emphasized that the passengers' actions were crucial in preventing a catastrophe. The incident highlights the potential for such attacks and the role civilians can play in extraordinary circumstances.
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