Storm in the UK: MP casts doubt on attempted attack on Flydubai flight

British MP Ayoub Khan sparked a public storm after casting doubt on the nature of the attempted attack on a Flydubai flight en route to Tel Aviv, hinting at a conspiracy theory. Khan, a criminal lawyer, wrote in response to condemnations that he would not believe a word from Netanyahu. The incident, in which the lives of more than 170 passengers and crew were saved, drew a controversial response.

British MP Ayoub Khan sparked widespread public controversy after casting doubt on the nature of the attempted attack on a Flydubai flight en route to Tel Aviv, hinting at a conspiracy theory. The dramatic incident, in which the lives of more than 170 passengers and crew were saved thanks to the resourcefulness of those on board, drew a controversial response from Khan. His remarks were seen as echoing conspiracy theories accusing Israel of the act. In response to Lord Austin's call for an apology, Khan posted on social media that he would not believe a single word from Netanyahu unless it was independently verified. Khan, who also serves as a criminal lawyer, is no stranger to anti-Israel controversies. Last year, he was considered a key figure in an attempt to prevent Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from reaching Birmingham. In 2023, while serving as a Liberal Democrat councilor, he posted TikTok videos casting doubt on the scale of the Hamas massacres on October 7. Khan denied apologizing or agreeing to undergo anti-Semitism training.