A passenger on a flight that faced a life-threatening situation said she did not pray for the plane to be saved but only that the ordeal would end quickly and the children would not suffer, according to journalist Amit Segal (N12). The passenger described perfect unity among all passengers. Details of the incident remain unclear.
A passenger aboard the Flydubai flight that was the scene of a thwarted terror attack on Wednesday evening recounted the ordeal, saying she did not pray for the plane to be saved but only that it would end quickly so the children would not suffer. The passenger, whose remarks were reported by journalist Amit Segal (N12), described “perfect unity” among all on board.
The civilian account came hours after Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the incident was a jihadist terror attempt, thwarted by Israeli passengers who broke into the cockpit and subdued the attacker. The Zioneer reported earlier that the Mossad is involved in screening the pilots and crew of a flight expected to depart for Israel, and that Barak Batsh—whose exact role remains unspecified—called the takeover “nothing less than a miracle.” Reports indicated the passengers are expected to return to Israel imminently.
The official statements built on initial security assessments circulated Wednesday afternoon. A situation assessment was also conducted, according to sources.
Still unclear are the exact flight route, the location where the incident took place, and the identity of the attacker. The passenger’s name has not been disclosed, and further details of the incident have not been published.
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