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Ongoing Story· Day 3

PM's Office Confirms Control Over Aircraft Incident, Focuses on Passenger Return

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Netanyahu Vows Retribution Over Flydubai Incident, Hints at Conspiracy

Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba

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Originalنتنياهو: التحقيق سيكشف ما إذا كان هناك من أرسل منفذ محاولة إسقاط الطائرة

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  • Netanyahu suggests Flydubai pilot may have been sent to attack.
  • Investigation will determine if there was a conspiracy behind the incident.
  • Prime Minister vows severe punishment for those responsible.
  • Passengers and crew praised for subduing the pilot.
  • The incident prevented a catastrophe similar to 9/11.
  • The Flydubai flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia.
Netanyahu Vows Retribution Over Flydubai Incident, Hints at Conspiracy
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the investigation into the Flydubai aircraft incident will examine the possibility that the Omani pilot was sent to carry out an attack. He asserted that those responsible "will pay a heavy price." Speaking in a video statement, Netanyahu indicated that "the picture is becoming clearer over time." He praised the passengers and crew members who intervened to subdue the suspect pilot, stating they "prevented a 9/11-type catastrophe."

A Flydubai plane en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv was forced to land in Saudi Arabia following an incident in the cockpit. The circumstances surrounding the event are currently under investigation. The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737.

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