Defense Ministry recognizes Flydubai flight as terror incident and its passengers as victims of hostilities
Israel's Defense Ministry has recognized the attempted attack on a Flydubai flight to Israel as a hostile act, and the injured passengers as victims of hostilities. The decision was made after official approval from Israeli investigation authorities and was forwarded to the National Insurance Institute for further handling of the passengers. The flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv carried over 170 Israelis. During the flight, the co-pilot attacked and stabbed the captain, causing the plane to lose control and dive sharply. Passengers broke into the cockpit, subdued the attacker, and helped regain control. The plane made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where authorities arrested the suspect. Prime Minister Netanyahu said the co-pilot tried to crash the plane, and the Defense Minister...
Israel's Defense Ministry has officially recognized the attempted attack on a Flydubai flight to Israel as a hostile incident, designating the affected passengers as victims of hostilities. This decision followed formal approval from Israeli investigative bodies and has been transmitted to the National Insurance Institute for subsequent care of the passengers. The flight, traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, carried more than 170 Israelis. During the journey, the co-pilot assaulted and stabbed the captain, causing the aircraft to lose control and descend sharply. Passengers intervened by breaking into the cockpit, subduing the assailant, and assisting in restoring control. The plane executed an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where local authorities detained the suspect. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the co-pilot attempted to crash the plane, and the Defense Minister...