Netanyahu says FlyDubai pilots prevented a "9/11 disaster"
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described a violent incident on a FlyDubai flight to Israel where one pilot stabbed another and tried to take control of the plane. Passengers and crew stopped the attacker, and the plane was safely stabilized. Investigations are ongoing, and Israel is involved in questioning the suspect.Key Facts
- An Indian FlyDubai pilot was stabbed by a co-pilot mid-flight.
- After being stabbed, the injured pilot opened the cockpit door.
- An Israeli passenger, a plumber named Yaniv Hayun, entered the cockpit and saw the attacker trying to interfere with the plane's controls.
- The passenger and crew stopped the attacking pilot, and reserve pilots stabilized the plane.
- The suspect is being questioned in Saudi Arabia with Israel’s participation.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu called the incident close to a major disaster like 9/11.
- President Donald Trump was briefed on the incident and praised the heroism of those involved.
- Netanyahu emphasized there is no current evidence linking Iran to the attack.
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