UAE Takes Custody of Co-Pilot in Flydubai Incident, Israel Seeks Involvement
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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- UAE now holds the Flydubai co-pilot after transfer from Saudi Arabia.
- Initial investigation suggests co-pilot attacked captain, causing injuries.
- Israel seeks involvement in the investigation via UAE cooperation.
- Israel hopes for the co-pilot's extradition from the UAE.
- U.S. President Trump suggested potential Iranian involvement.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior announced that the captain and co-pilot of a Flydubai flight have been transferred to the UAE, accompanied by Emirati security personnel. According to reporter Roi Kais, a senior official stated that the Emiratis participated in the investigation in Saudi Arabia. Initial findings suggest the co-pilot attacked the captain, resulting in their injuries. Earlier reports indicated that the Prime Minister's and Justice ministries were working to apprehend the Omani co-pilot who allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to hijack the plane. While the co-pilot was in Saudi territory, a country with which Israel lacks official diplomatic relations, Israeli officials understood that extradition directly from Saudi Arabia was unlikely. They are now hoping for his extradition to Israel. Israel anticipates involvement in the ongoing investigation through security and intelligence cooperation with Abu Dhabi. Separately, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he heard Iran might be involved in the incident and vowed a strong response if true.
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