Netanyahu: Passengers Thwarted 'Another 9/11' on Flydubai Flight
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
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- Passengers prevented a major disaster on a Flydubai flight.
- Israeli passengers were praised for subduing an attacker.
- Netanyahu awaits investigation results on potential Iranian links.
- Israel will participate in the ongoing investigation.
- Netanyahu discussed the incident with U.S. and UAE leaders.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that passengers aboard a Flydubai flight, including Israelis, heroically intervened to prevent a catastrophe comparable to the September 11th attacks. The incident involved a pilot who allegedly stabbed his co-pilot, leading to a struggle in the cockpit. Netanyahu, speaking in interviews with CNN and Fox News on Wednesday night, praised the actions of the passengers, particularly an Israeli named Yaniv Hayun, for subduing the attacker and saving the lives of the 174 people on board, many of whom were Israeli children.
Netanyahu revealed he had spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump about the "amazing heroic act" that averted a disaster with potential global implications for air travel. Trump confirmed he had a "long" conversation with Netanyahu regarding the incident. The Israeli Prime Minister emphasized that Israel had not received specific intelligence warnings about the attack.
While the investigation into the attacker's motives is ongoing, Netanyahu noted that there is currently no specific information linking Iran to the incident. "We will soon know if Iran is connected to this," he said, adding that authorities would uncover the attacker's partners and any potential Iranian involvement. The attacker is reportedly under investigation in Saudi Arabia, and Israel intends to follow and possibly participate in that investigation.
Netanyahu also discussed the incident with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed, who called to check on the passengers and offer assistance. They agreed to coordinate on aviation security matters, with bin Zayed readily consenting to Israel's involvement in the investigation. Netanyahu recounted the fear on the plane, with passengers, including 30 children, praying as the aircraft made a sharp descent, believing they would not survive.
He reiterated his admiration for Yaniv Hayun's bravery, quoting Hayun as saying, "I simply had to do it." Netanyahu concluded with a remark suggesting that having an Israeli seated next to you could be beneficial in future hijacking scenarios.
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