Omani Co-Pilot In Flydubai Attack Discussed 'Killing Jews' On Social Media: Israeli Official
Tel Aviv [Israel]: The Omani co-pilot who attacked Captain Smit Machchhar aboard Wednesday's Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight had posted content on social media about killing Jewish people, an Israeli official told The Times of Israel. According to The Times of Israel, the official cited conversations with passengers on board the aircraft, revealing that the attacker actively asked Emirati crew…
An Israeli official revealed that the Omani co-pilot involved in the recent attack on Flydubai Flight FZ1073 had made incendiary statements on social media, expressing a desire to kill Jewish people. According to the official, the co-pilot extensively discussed his radicalization towards jihadist ideology and openly advocated for the killing of Jewish individuals through his online presence.
The attacker's intentions were also suggested to be suicidal, as he actively sought to bring down the aircraft during the incident. Emergency responders had to use earphone cords to subdue the suspect before placing him in plastic cuffs, which were subsequently used to restrain him on the floor of the aircraft. The co-pilot's alleged intent to crash the plane was corroborated by the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, who stated that the attacker had undergone Islamist indoctrination and was suicidal.
Saudi Arabian authorities are currently leading the preliminary investigation, with the suspect expected to be transferred to Emirati authorities for a more thorough investigation as Israel continues its own internal review.
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