Netanyahu to Discuss Plane Hijacking Attempt with Trump
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
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- Netanyahu and Trump will discuss a recent attempted plane hijacking.
- An Israeli flight was rescued from Saudi Arabia and returned to Israel.
- The hijacker is believed to have acted alone, not under Iranian direction.
- The Mossad is leading the investigation into the incident.
- Flydubai flights to and from Israel have been temporarily suspended.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming hours regarding a recent attempted airplane hijacking. The conversation will address the unusual incident and its implications, following the successful rescue of the plane carrying Israeli passengers from Saudi Arabia back to Israel.
The Flydubai flight, carrying 174 passengers including 166 Israelis, landed at Ben Gurion Airport after the passengers were held in Saudi Arabia for many hours. Upon landing, passengers expressed their joy with shouts of "Thank God," applause, and dancing.
While rescue efforts were underway, Israel's security establishment continued to investigate the incident. Initial assessments suggest the perpetrator acted alone and that the attempt was not directed by Iran. The Mossad is leading the ongoing investigation.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev instructed the Israel Airports Authority to provide transportation services for any passenger unable to reach their home independently. Magen David Adom and airport clinic teams were prepared to provide medical assistance upon the passengers' arrival.
Earlier, Prime Minister Netanyahu accepted Minister Regev's recommendation to suspend Flydubai flights to and from Israel until the investigation is complete. Investigations into the full circumstances of the incident are continuing.
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