Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said an Omani co-pilot who stabbed his captain on a flight to Israel was trying to crash the plane, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a near-disaster. The incident involved 174 passengers and involved heroic actions by passengers and pilots to prevent a potential catastrophe.
Netanyahu confirmed the co-pilot, who is still unidentified, had undergone Islamic radical indoctrination and was suicidal. The attacker was arrested by Saudi authorities after the flight landed in Tabuk. Investigations are ongoing into the co-pilot's motives, with multiple countries collaborating to determine if the attack was a terrorist act or a mental health issue.
The incident has raised concerns about security in the region, with Netanyahu suggesting the attack could be linked to broader threats. The UAE has launched its own investigation, and FlyDubai has suspended flights to Israel until the investigation is complete. The event has also been compared to the 9/11 attacks, highlighting the potential for a major security incident in the region.