Israeli Journalist Slams Global 'Fake News' on Flydubai Hijacking Attempt
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- Ayelet Hasson decries global fake news on Flydubai flight incident.
- She accuses media of ignoring Israeli passenger heroism.
- Hasson criticizes BBC's 'stabbing' description of the event.
- International narratives allegedly exclude Israeli involvement.
- A former journalist responded sarcastically to Hasson's claims.
Israeli journalist and Channel 11 anchor Ayelet Hasson has strongly criticized the spread of conspiracy theories and fake news internationally regarding the attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv. While Israelis focused on the bravery of passengers who stormed the cockpit to subdue the attacker, preventing a potential aviation disaster, global narratives have emerged that largely exclude Israeli involvement.
Hasson specifically called out the BBC for its reporting, which she claims described the incident merely as a stabbing, ignoring suspicions of a terror attack or hijacking attempt. She posted on X, "Hold onto your seats tightly, there are already those in the world spreading lies about the frightening flight," adding, "They claim the incident happened at all due to a riot by Israeli passengers who stabbed. Unbelievable. Regarding Israel and the coverage of us, the lies are echoed shamelessly."
The journalist's strong reaction was met with a sarcastic response from former Haaretz journalist Chaim Levinson, who quipped, "Apparently, they watched Ayelet Hasson's broadcasts."
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