Netanyahu says flydubai co-pilot was radicalised as UAE probes terror link
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot who attacked a flydubai plane had been influenced by Islamist radical ideas. The co-pilot tried to crash the plane, but the captain and passengers stopped him, and the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia while the UAE investigates a possible terror connection.Key Facts
- The co-pilot is accused of attacking the captain and attempting to crash a flydubai flight mostly carrying Israeli passengers.
- The captain and passengers overpowered the co-pilot, and the plane safely landed in Saudi Arabia.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the co-pilot had undergone Islamist radical indoctrination and was suicidal.
- The co-pilot is an Omani national who was transferred to the UAE for investigation.
- The UAE authorities have launched a probe into the incident, including possible terrorist intent.
- The plane lost about 17,000 feet of altitude quickly before passengers intervened.
- Israeli officials described the attack as a terrorist attempt, though mental health issues were also considered.
- Israel is reviewing how the co-pilot was allowed to work given diplomatic relations with his country.
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