Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a severe warning against potential organizers and masterminds behind the incident on board a FlyDubai flight. According to him, the Israeli side and its partners will not ignore any attempts at external interference if the investigation confirms the involvement of any states or radical groups in the co-pilot's attack.
Background and Incident Details
The emergency occurred aboard a FlyDubai passenger airliner carrying 174 passengers. During the flight, the co-pilot stabbed the aircraft captain in an attempt to provoke a crash. Thanks to the courageous and professional actions of Captain Smith Machchhar, an Indian national, the disaster was averted, and the aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. United Arab Emirates officials officially qualified the incident as an act of terrorism.
Contradictory Data
Numerous speculations and contradictory statements have emerged surrounding the possible motives and masterminds behind the attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the attacker was influenced by extremist Islamic ideology, but provided no direct evidence of specific countries' involvement. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump publicly stated he had "heard" about Iran's potential involvement, emphasizing that Tehran would face severe punishment if true. FlyDubai and UAE authorities are refraining from premature accusations until the official investigation concludes.
Investigation Progress and Airline Reaction
The management of FlyDubai announced the launch of a full-scale independent investigation to establish all circumstances of the incident. CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith emphasized the critical importance of transparency in the process. Both pilots are currently in custody in UAE, where investigative actions are ongoing. UAE Presidential Adviser Anwar Gargash officially named the airliner captain a true hero who prevented the loss of human lives.
