Israelis to Join UAE Probe into Flydubai Co-Pilot Incident
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
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- Israelis will participate in the UAE-led investigation of a Flydubai flight incident.
- The incident occurred in the cockpit, forcing an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
- The co-pilot, reportedly Omani, is being investigated for motives and background.
- The UAE is examining potential links to terrorism or external direction.
- The co-pilot was transferred to the UAE after being held by Saudi authorities.
An assistant pilot involved in an incident aboard a Flydubai flight was transferred to the UAE on Thursday. He had been detained by Saudi authorities after the aircraft made an emergency landing in Tabuk airport following an event in the cockpit during the flight. Israeli officials will participate in the investigation led by the UAE, according to a source. The specific Israeli authority or body that will question the co-pilot has not been identified. An Israeli government official confirmed to Reuters that Israeli investigators would join UAE authorities in the probe, aiming to determine the circumstances of the incident and examine the suspect's motives and background. The UAE has launched a formal investigation, including whether the incident is linked to any terrorist activity or intent, or if it was pre-planned or directed by external parties. The co-pilot's identity has not been revealed, though Israeli sources reported he holds Omani citizenship. The motives behind the incident remain under investigation.
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