Netanyahu warns of 'very heavy price' if any country found to be behind FlyDubai incident
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that any country or group responsible for a violent attack on an Israel-bound FlyDubai flight would face serious consequences. The attack involved the co-pilot stabbing the pilot mid-flight, forcing an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, and investigations are ongoing in the United Arab Emirates.Key Facts
- The co-pilot in the FlyDubai flight stabbed the pilot during the flight to Israel.
- The plane with 174 people onboard made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
- Netanyahu claimed the co-pilot was influenced by Islamist radicalization but did not name any country.
- Israel is investigating whether the co-pilot was sent by a foreign power.
- US President Donald Trump said he heard Iran might be involved and warned of a strong response if true.
- A senior UAE official labeled the incident a "terrorist act" and praised the pilot for stopping the crash.
- The pilot, an Indian national named Smit Machchhar, was called a hero for managing the emergency.
- Israel and the US have accused Iran of supporting attacks worldwide but Iran is not known for hijackings.
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