New Footage Reveals Israeli Passengers' Fear of Arrest After Hijacking Foiled
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- Israeli passengers feared arrest in Saudi Arabia after foiling a hijacking.
- New footage shows the neutralization of the hijacker and aid to the pilot.
- Passengers urged to film events as evidence of their actions.
- Concerns were raised about blood-stained clothing being seen as incriminating.
New footage has emerged from the dramatic Flydubai flight incident, revealing further details of the moments when Israeli passengers overpowered a hijacker and tended to the injured pilot. The exclusive videos, obtained by Channel 12 News, show the neutralization of the hijacker and the care provided to the Indian pilot, who had been stabbed. Amidst the heroic actions, a significant concern arose among the Israeli passengers: the fear of being arrested upon landing in Saudi Arabia.
The footage captures several Israelis guarding the cockpit door, preventing the hijacker from exiting and assuring other passengers of their actions. Inside the cockpit, Dr. Shota Musayev is seen treating the wounded Indian pilot, with Israelis offering him water and urging him to stay awake. One of the passengers who helped neutralize the hijacker, Yeniv Hayon, is heard in the recordings urging his companions to film the events as evidence. He expressed concern that they were landing in an 'enemy country' and would be arrested first, especially with their clothes stained with blood.
Another segment of the footage shows a passenger with a foreign accent identifying himself as a 'former soldier.' An Israeli passenger responded, "Me too," highlighting a shared experience amidst the crisis. The Israelis involved in subduing the hijacker were particularly worried that their blood-stained clothing would be seen as incriminating evidence, leading to their detention upon arrival.
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