Netanyahu Warns of Potential Iranian Attacks, Cites Flydubai Incident

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed intelligence suggesting Iran may have been involved in the recent attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv. He stated that within days, authorities would know if the pilot, who attacked passengers with a knife, had ties to Iran and had undergone Islamic radicalization. Netanyahu warned that similar attacks could be attempted, citing indications that Iran might target Israeli interests, particularly during election periods.

Following the serious incident on the Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Netanyahu addressed the nation, commending the passengers whose bravery and quick thinking helped regain control, save lives, and avert disaster. He also instructed security services to remain vigilant for new threats, assuring the public that the situation is under control and continuously being assessed.

Earlier, Minister of Transport Miri Regev proposed to Prime Minister Netanyahu that Flydubai flights to Israel be immediately suspended until the investigation concludes. She also suggested rerouting passengers to El Al, Israir, and Arkia flights, whose aircraft undergo thorough security checks by Israeli agencies.

Amidst the Flydubai incident, conspiracy theories blaming Israel rapidly circulated on social media platform X. The Anti-Semitism Movement reported monitoring 2,963 such posts within a 9-hour, 22-minute period, attributing the incident to Israel, the Mossad, Benjamin Netanyahu, Zionists, or Jews.