Netanyahu Vows Retaliation for Dubai Flight Hijacking Attempt
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
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- Netanyahu vows severe punishment for anyone behind the flight hijacking attempt.
- The hijacker intended to crash the plane, according to Netanyahu.
- An Israeli plumber who helped subdue the hijacker was honored by the U.S. Ambassador.
- The pilot recounted his heroic actions to save 170 passengers.
- UAE official praised the pilot's courage and warned against extremism.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that whoever sent the individual who attempted to hijack a Flydubai flight to Israel would pay a heavy price. In a video released Friday, Netanyahu explained that the hijacker, who had undergone Islamist radicalization, intended to crash the plane with its passengers. An investigation is underway to determine if the hijacker was sent by an external party.
Meanwhile, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with Nadav Hayon, an Israeli plumber who assisted in subduing the hijacker and landing the plane. Huckabee shared a photo on X (formerly Twitter) of himself with Hayon, presenting him with a signed hat from former U.S. President Donald Trump. The ambassador praised Hayon and his wife Meital as inspirational.
Anwar Gargash, a special advisor to the UAE president, lauded the Indian pilot, Captain Smit M. Chahhar, for his courage and professionalism in confronting the dangerous terrorist act. Gargash emphasized the need for vigilance against extremism and terrorism, cautioning against oversimplification of the incident.
Captain Chahhar, speaking on Indian television with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recounted the dramatic events in the cockpit. He described struggling for his life after being injured, realizing the plane was falling, and fighting to open the cockpit door to save the 170 passengers. He expressed deep pride in his actions, admitting he only felt it upon speaking with Modi, and became emotional.
Captain Chahhar also reported receiving excellent care in Saudi Arabia and the UAE following the incident.
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