Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that the Omani co-pilot who attacked Flydubai flight FZ1073 'underwent Islamist radicalization' and warned that those who dispatched him would face severe consequences. i24NEWS reported that 'Free Palestine' pamphlets were discovered among the suspect's personal effects, adding to evidence of ideological motivation.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday provided a significant update on the investigation into the attempted hijacking of Flydubai flight FZ1073, stating that the Omani co-pilot 'underwent Islamist radicalization' and that his explicit intent was to crash the plane with all passengers aboard. Netanyahu warned that those who dispatched the attacker 'will pay a very heavy price,' while reiterating that it is still too early to determine whether Iran was directly involved. The Prime Minister also acknowledged a security loophole that allowed the co-pilot to bypass protocols, telling Fox News that 'the Omani pilot exploited a loophole in the rules.' i24NEWS reported that 'Free Palestine' pamphlets were discovered among the suspect's personal effects.
Netanyahu indicated that Israel expects to be integrated into the investigation once the suspect is transferred from Saudi Arabia to the United Arab Emirates. The development follows earlier reports: as The Zioneer reported Friday morning, a senior Israeli official had ruled out a direct Iranian link for the time being, while separate foreign reports claimed a possible Iran-Pakistan connection. The suspect remains in Saudi custody as the investigation continues.
11 developments
- StrongForeign reports claim Iran-Pakistan link in Flydubai hijacking attempt
- DevelopingN12 publishes cockpit footage from Flydubai flight, shows wounded pilot and passengers' arrest fears
- ConfirmedFlydubai co-pilot reportedly targeted Tel Aviv-bound flights months before attack, sought airlines flying to Israel
- StrongFlydubai: Circumstances of Tel Aviv-bound flight incident still under investigation
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