Netanyahu Praises Israeli Passenger's Heroism in Flydubai Incident, Cautions on Iran Involvement
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
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- Israeli passenger Yaniv hailed as hero for preventing Flydubai flight attack.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu cautious about attributing Iran's involvement.
- Saudi Arabia and UAE investigating the pilot responsible for the incident.
- Israel to increase pilot screening after the Flydubai event.
- Netanyahu criticized UK response to intelligence on a separate security plot.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu detailed a recent incident aboard a Flydubai flight in an interview with CNN, highlighting the bravery of an Israeli passenger named Yaniv who helped prevent a potential catastrophe. Netanyahu met with Yaniv, describing his actions as "incredible bravery" that averted "another September 11th." According to Netanyahu, Yaniv intervened from the 16th row after a wounded Indian pilot managed to open the cockpit door, pulling the attacker away from the controls and helping to stabilize the aircraft with 174 people on board.
Netanyahu also stated he discussed the incident with U.S. leadership, noting that President Trump was "very appreciative." When asked by interviewer Sean Hannity about potential Iranian involvement, Netanyahu responded that it was "too early to say." He added that Saudi Arabia is investigating the pilot responsible for the attack, with plans to transfer the case to the United Arab Emirates authorities. The UAE has invited Israel to participate in the investigation, a move agreed to by President bin Zayed.
The Prime Minister also criticized British authorities regarding a thwarted plot near the RAF Fairford airbase, stating that London responded to Israeli intelligence with sanctions against Israel, which he deemed unacceptable given real threats.
In related security news, Israel plans to enhance pilot screenings following the Flydubai incident. A 51-year-old passenger from the flight was hospitalized upon returning to Israel.
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