UAE Official Calls Flydubai Hijacking Attempt 'Dangerous Terrorist Act'
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
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- UAE official calls Flydubai hijacking attempt a 'dangerous terrorist act'.
- Indian captain Sumit Mathur praised for bravery in thwarting attack.
- Passengers helped subdue the Omani co-pilot.
- Flight landed safely in Saudi Arabia with 174 Israeli passengers.
- Official urges vigilance against terrorism and warns against conspiracy theories.
Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, described a recent attempt to hijack a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv as a "dangerous terrorist act." Gargash praised the Indian captain of the flight, Sumit Mathur, for his courage and professionalism in confronting his Omani co-pilot, preventing a potential disaster. He stated that Mathur's actions made him a "true hero."
The incident involved a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv carrying 174 Israeli passengers. The Omani co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the plane. Several passengers intervened, helping to subdue the co-pilot. An additional crew member then landed the aircraft safely in Saudi Arabia, though Captain Mathur was in critical condition due to multiple stab wounds.
Gargash emphasized the need for vigilance against extremism and terrorism, cautioning against the spread of conspiracy theories regarding the incident. The passengers returned to Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday evening.
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