Finance Minister Smotrich Slams Opposition for Politicizing Dubai Flight Incident
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
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- Finance Minister Smotrich criticized opposition politicians for politicizing a flight hijacking attempt.
- He urged them to "sit quietly" and delay political attacks.
- Smotrich praised the passengers for their bravery in thwarting the hijacking.
- The incident involved an attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich sharply criticized opposition politicians on Thursday, accusing them of rushing to politicize the attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight. Speaking in a video message, Smotrich urged them to "sit quietly" and postpone their "nonsense" until at least the next day, emphasizing that the focus should not be on political campaigns.
Instead, Smotrich directed his praise towards the passengers and crew aboard the flight who, he stated, bravely and resourcefully thwarted the hijacking attempt, preventing a potential disaster. He lauded their courage, determination, and ability to function under pressure, calling them the "heroes of this day" and highlighting the national pride they brought to Israel.
Smotrich's remarks came after an incident where passengers reportedly overpowered an individual who attempted to hijack the Flydubai plane en route to Dubai. The flight, carrying Israeli passengers, was diverted to Cyprus, where the suspect was apprehended. The passengers' actions were widely hailed as heroic, preventing a potentially catastrophic outcome.
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