Netanyahu: Omani co-pilot went through Islamic radicalization
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the co-pilot who tried to hijack a FlyDubai flight showed signs of religious Islamic radicalization. Investigations by Saudi, UAE, and Israeli security agencies are ongoing to find out if the attack was planned or linked to terrorism.Key Facts
- The co-pilot of the FlyDubai flight from the UAE to Israel attempted a hijacking during the flight.
- Israeli officials say the co-pilot became religiously radicalized in recent months or years.
- Saudi security services lead the investigation and have questioned the co-pilot.
- The UAE has formed its own team to investigate the incident.
- Israeli intelligence agencies Mossad and Shin Bet are also involved in the investigation.
- President Trump said he believes Iran may be connected to the hijacking, but investigations continue.
- The co-pilot had worked for FlyDubai for only eight months and was noted as more religiously observant than others.
- It is being examined how an Omani national was allowed to be a crew member on a flight to Israel, given security rules.
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