Netanyahu Claims Flydubai Pilot Attempted to Crash Plane
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
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- Netanyahu claims a flydubai pilot tried to crash the plane.
- The pilot allegedly attacked a colleague before the attempt.
- Nearly all passengers on the flight were Israeli.
- Passengers and crew intervened to stop the pilot.
- Saudi authorities are questioning the suspect.
- Israel is working to ensure passenger safety and return.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that available data suggests a flydubai pilot attempted to crash the aircraft after attacking a colleague. In a video address on September 30, 2026, Netanyahu described the incident as extremely serious, noting that nearly all passengers on the flight were Israelis.
According to Netanyahu's account, as the plane neared Israel, one pilot stabbed the other and then allegedly tried to damage the aircraft's systems to cause a crash with all passengers aboard. He reported that an Israeli passenger, along with a crew member, entered the cockpit and subdued the assailant. Another crew member then entered and helped stabilize the plane.
Netanyahu mentioned that Saudi authorities are interrogating the suspect. Israel is coordinating with relevant bodies to ensure passenger safety and their return home. He has also instructed security services to implement measures to prevent similar future attempts.
The Prime Minister commended the passengers and crew members who, in his words, saved numerous lives. He thanked them for their bravery in the face of the security incident.
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