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Flydubai attacker underwent Islamist radical indoctrination, says Netanyahu
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that investigations indicate the Omani national who attacked a pilot and attempted to hijack a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv had undergone "Islamist radical indoctrination" and likely intended to crash the plane. The aircraft plunged 17,000ft before passengers and crew subdued the attacker and landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Investigations are ongoing in the UAE and Israel regarding potential motives and possible links to terrorism or Iran.
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- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Flydubai flight attacker experienced Islamist radical indoctrination and likely intended to down the plane.
- The flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv plunged more than 17,000ft before passengers and crew overpowered the attacker and landed safely in Saudi Arabia.
- The UAE state news agency reported that investigations have begun to determine if the incident was linked to terrorist activity.
- Both US President Donald Trump and UAE officials indicated potential scrutiny on Iran, though Netanyahu stated it was too early to confirm involvement.
- The injured Indian pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, was praised as a hero by Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and is recovering well in hospital.
- Flydubai suspended flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv following the incident.