Netanyahu: Flydubai Pilot Underwent Islamic Radicalization
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu says Flydubai pilot was radicalized and Iran is being investigated.
- The co-pilot attempted to crash the plane after stabbing the pilot.
- Israeli passengers subdued the attacker, enabling a safe landing in Saudi Arabia.
- Netanyahu warned of potential Iranian attacks during the election period.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Thursday that the co-pilot who attempted a terror attack on a Flydubai flight had undergone a process of Islamic radicalization. Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Netanyahu added that Israel is investigating whether Iran was involved in the incident, saying, "We will know within days if the pilot was connected to Iran."
Netanyahu cautioned that the attempted attack might not be an isolated event, expressing heightened concern ahead of Israeli elections. He urged the Israeli public to remain vigilant, citing indications that Iran or its proxies may attempt to strike Israeli targets, particularly during the election period. "There are indications that Iran or its proxies will try to harm Israeli targets, certainly during election period, so I asked Israelis to be alert," he said.
The incident occurred on a Flydubai flight en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot reportedly stabbed the pilot and attempted to seize control of the aircraft, intending to crash it. Several Israeli passengers managed to overpower the assailant and helped the remaining crew regain control of the plane. The flight ultimately landed safely in Saudi Arabia, and all passengers were unharmed.
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