Australia and New Zealand Investigate FlyDubai Pilot's Background
The background of a FlyDubai pilot arrested in the UAE following an attempted plane hijacking bound for Israel is under scrutiny. In wider regional developments, Pakistan and Turkey have decided to send troops to Saudi Arabia.
Australian and New Zealand authorities have begun investigating the background of the FlyDubai co-pilot who was detained in the UAE over an attempted aircraft hijacking targeting Israel. Meanwhile, the region has seen a military deployment agreement to Saudi Arabia by Pakistan and Turkey, alongside various security incidents.
Investigation into FlyDubai Pilot's Background
The Australian Federal Police announced that the activities of the Omani-national FlyDubai co-pilot in the country approximately a decade ago are being examined.
New Zealand authorities also reported that the pilot spent time in the country and that officials will conduct the necessary inquiries.
Decision to Deploy Troops to Saudi Arabia
Following an emergency meeting in Riyadh, the foreign and defense ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey decided to dispatch troops under a joint defense pact.
The three countries will deploy military forces and capabilities to the Kingdom to swiftly implement collective defense commitments.
Houthi Attack Claims
As clashes continue along Yemen's western coast, the Houthis claimed to have launched attacks on oil facilities, airports, and military bases in Saudi Arabia.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree noted that Riyadh, Rabigh, Abha, and other critical areas were targeted with missiles and drones.
Mass Attack Plot Accusations in Israel
A mathematics lecturer at Bar-Ilan University has been charged with preparing an attack plan targeting hundreds of Arabs in Israel, East Jerusalem, and the West Bank.
While university management immediately suspended the suspect, it was stated that the plan aimed to involve 72 attackers.
Incidents in the West Bank and the Strait of Hormuz
A Palestinian was killed and two others were injured after Israeli soldiers opened fire on a suspicious vehicle in the southern West Bank.
A tanker sailing through the Strait of Hormuz caught fire after being struck by an unidentified object, with the crew bringing the situation under control.
Executions in Iran and Evacuation of a UN Worker
The Iranian judiciary announced that two people were executed over events during January protests that led to the deaths of four police officers.
Meanwhile, the World Food Programme announced that its staff member, who had been detained by the Houthis in Yemen for two years, has been released.