US Offers Assistance in Investigating Dubai Plane Hijacking Attempt
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- U.S. offers aid in investigating Dubai plane hijacking attempt.
- Netanyahu to discuss incident with President Trump.
- Rescue flight with 166 Israelis lands safely.
- Passengers celebrated safe return after uncertainty.
A senior U.S. official stated Wednesday evening that the United States is prepared to assist Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia in investigating an attempted hijacking of a plane over Dubai, should they request it. The official's remarks come amid an unusual incident that prompted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to schedule a call with U.S. President Donald Trump.
The conversation between Netanyahu and Trump is expected to focus on the incident, its implications, and efforts to understand the circumstances surrounding it. Meanwhile, a Flydubai rescue flight carrying Israelis who were stranded in Saudi Arabia following the event landed at Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday evening. Prime Minister Netanyahu was present to greet the passengers upon their arrival after hours of uncertainty.
The flight, which experienced the attempted hijacking, was carrying 174 passengers, including 166 Israelis. Upon landing, passengers were heard expressing gratitude and celebrating their safe return. The incident involved an attempt to hijack a plane over Dubai airspace.
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