Israel Recognizes Flydubai Flight Incident as Act of Hostility
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israel's Ministry of Defense declared the attempted sabotage of a Flydubai flight in September an "act of hostility" after official confirmation from Israeli investigators. The co-pilot attacked the captain and attempted to crash the plane, but passengers intervened. The aircraft was diverted to Saudi Arabia, and the co-pilot was apprehended. UAE investigations revealed it was a premeditated terror attack.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's Ministry of Defense declared the Flydubai flight sabotage an "act of hostility."
- The co-pilot attacked the captain and tried to crash the plane in September.
- Three Israeli passengers, Yeniv Hayun, Assaf Radwan, and Zvika Mans, subdued the attacker.
- The aircraft was diverted to Saudi Arabia and landed safely.
- UAE investigations confirmed it was a premeditated terror attack.
Israel's Ministry of Defense has officially recognized the attempted sabotage of a Flydubai flight in September as an "act of hostility." The decision follows official confirmation from Israeli investigative authorities regarding the circumstances of the incident. The ministry stated that the approval has been transferred to the National Insurance Institute for further processing of the victims.
Approximately one hour before landing, the co-pilot, identified as Maam Al-Hami, attacked the captain with an axe from the cockpit and initiated a rapid descent from 34,000 feet to 17,000 feet in under two minutes. The injured captain managed to open the cockpit door, allowing three Israeli passengers, Yeniv Hayun, Assaf Radwan, and Zvika Mans, to enter and subdue the attacker. Another passenger, Tali Mans, had alerted others after hearing the struggle.
Following the co-pilot's apprehension, two pilots from an alternate crew on board took control and successfully landed the damaged aircraft in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The co-pilot was subsequently arrested by Saudi authorities and transferred to the UAE for investigation.
The suspect confessed to planning the act and claimed to have acted alone. Israeli security agencies, including the Shin Bet and Mossad, were involved in the investigation.
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