Netanyahu says it is too early to determine motive in cockpit stabbing incident
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it is too early to know why the co-pilot stabbed the pilot on a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The attacker was stopped by passengers and crew, and an investigation is ongoing to find the motive.Key Facts
- The co-pilot stabbed the captain about two hours into the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
- The plane dropped 17,000 feet, rose 5,000 feet, then fell 7,000 feet before stabilizing.
- Passengers and crew entered the cockpit and stopped the attacker.
- Two off-duty pilots took control and landed the plane safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- There were 174 people on board the flight.
- The attacker is an Omani citizen and is being questioned in Saudi Arabia.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu said it is too early to tell if it was terrorism or a mental health issue.
- Israeli officials are participating in the investigation and examining possible links to Iran.
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