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Netanyahu: Pilot Thwarted 9/11-Style Attack on Flydubai Flight
How 4 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, English, Russian) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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What happened
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that a pilot prevented a 9/11-style terrorist attack on a Flydubai flight from the UAE. The pilot, an Indian national, is being praised by UAE officials for his heroism in thwarting the extremist's attempt to crash the plane.
- 01Pilot prevented a 9/11-style terrorist attack on a Flydubai flight.
- 02Perpetrator was an Islamist extremist aiming to crash the plane.
- 03Israeli PM Netanyahu vowed severe consequences for those responsible.
- 04UAE advisor praised the Indian pilot's bravery and professionalism.
- 05An investigation is ongoing into the perpetrator's motives and support network.
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