Israeli Prime Minister Comments on Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight Attack Involving Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a statement regarding the knife attack on a pilot aboard a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. While the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia, it was stated that it is still too early to determine whether Iran has any connection to the incident.

The Struggle During the Flight

A Flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a rapid descent of over 17,000 feet during the second hour of the journey. One pilot stabbed the other in an attempt to take control of the aircraft.

Passengers and crew neutralized the attacker, regained control of the plane, and made a safe landing in Saudi Arabia.

Passenger Intervention and the Injured Pilot

Passenger Yaniv Hayun recounted that he put the attacker, who was trying to disable the plane, in a chokehold and neutralized him with the help of other passengers.

The stabbed Indian captain pilot, Smit Machchhar, was hospitalized and is in stable condition. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the injured pilot as a true hero.

Iran's Role and the Investigation Process

In an interview with Fox News, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that it is still too early to determine whether Iran had any hand in the attack.

It was reported that the suspect, who was detained in Saudi Arabia, is expected to be transferred to the United Arab Emirates.