Netanyahu: Flydubai pilot who stabbed partner on Tel Aviv flight arrested

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Saudi Arabia arrested the pilot of the Flydubai, who stabbed his partner. Now the attacker is being questioned, writes sb.by.

According to TASS, Netanyahu stated this in a video message distributed by his office:

- There was a very serious security incident on a flight from Dubai to Israel. During the flight, approaching Israel, one of the pilots stabbed another pilot and apparently tried to crash the plane with passengers. The pilot who stabbed was arrested and is currently being questioned by Saudi authorities.

Israel is in close contact with the relevant authorities to ensure the safety of the passengers on board and their safe return.

Netanyahu also explained that he “talked to one of the Israelis” who “told that the plane went into a tailspin and began dive” . “He said that somehow he managed to get into the cockpit with one of the crew members and the injured pilot while he was still alive” , and they “miraculously and with extraordinary courage saved many lives” and “prevented a major disaster” .

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