Netanyahu: Oman Pilot Underwent Radical Islamist Extremism
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Flydubai co-pilot underwent radical Islamist extremism, PM Netanyahu said.
- It will soon be determined if the co-pilot had ties to Iran.
- Israel fears copycat attacks and potential Iranian targets.
- Netanyahu urged Israelis to remain vigilant during election periods.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed new details regarding the investigation into the Flydubai co-pilot who attempted to crash his plane with passengers aboard, stating in an interview with Fox News that the co-pilot "underwent a radical Islamist extremist process." Netanyahu added that it would be clear within days whether the co-pilot had connections to Iran. Israeli security forces are examining the possibility that the perpetrator intended to hijack the plane over Jordan and then crash it within Israeli territory. The Prime Minister also expressed concerns about copycat attacks, noting that "there are indications that the Iranians may try to attack Israeli targets, especially during election periods." He urged Israelis to remain vigilant. The security establishment is investigating whether the attacker intended to seize control of the aircraft over Jordan and then crash it into Israel.
Netanyahu stated that Israel fears copycat incidents following the attempted attack. "Perhaps they will try to do something like this again," he said, citing intelligence that Iran might target Israeli interests, particularly during election times. He requested that Israelis be alert.
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