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Netanyahu: Flydubai Co-Pilot 'Radicalised,' Tried to Crash Plane; Iran Link Probed
- •Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the Omani co-pilot in the Flydubai incident underwent "Islamist radical indoctrination" and attempted to jam aircraft instruments.
- •Netanyahu revealed the co-pilot was not in a pilot seat but in the cockpit center, trying to disable controls, before an Israeli passenger intervened.
- •The attacker was restrained with an earphone cord and plastic cuffs, later allegedly telling the crew, "Kill me. Kill me."
- •Netanyahu described widespread panic as the aircraft nose-dived, with passengers fearing for their lives before the Indian pilot, Israeli passenger, and others intervened.
- •Investigation is ongoing to determine if the co-pilot acted alone and if Iran was involved, though Netanyahu did not present a final conclusion.
Key Questions Answered
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the Omani co-pilot underwent Islamist radical indoctrination and attempted to jam the aircraft's instruments. He noted that the investigation is actively ongoing to determine the attacker's full background and motives.
The co-pilot, who was standing in the center of the cockpit trying to jam instrument panels, was pulled away by an Israeli passenger. He was subsequently restrained by people on board using an earphone cord until plastic cuffs became available.
Yes, Netanyahu stated that investigators are looking into whether the co-pilot had accomplices and whether Iran was behind the attack. However, he noted that no final conclusion regarding Iran's involvement or the attacker's final motives has been established yet.
