Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the mysterious incident involving a co-pilot who allegedly stabbed the captain on a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Netanyahu suggested the act might have been a suicide attempt rather than a hijacking, as the co-pilot was reportedly trying to jam the cockpit equipment rather than control the plane. The flight experienced a dramatic altitude change before passengers and crew subdued the co-pilot, allowing two off-duty pilots to safely land the plane in Saudi Arabia. The attacker, an Omani citizen, is being interrogated in Saudi Arabia, with Israeli authorities planning to join the investigation. While Netanyahu acknowledged potential links to Iranian proxies, he emphasized that the motive remains unclear, and authorities are exploring all possibilities, including mental health issues. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns and the complexities of international aviation safety.
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Netanyahu says it’s too early to determine motive in cockpit stabbing
