UAE launches flydubai hijacking and terrorism investigation
The UAE's chief prosecutor said it's looking at the possibility of "terrorist activity or intent" in the alleged attempted hijacking of a flydubai commercial flight to Tel Aviv. It says it has jurisdiction in the case.
The United Arab Emirates has launched an investigation into an apparent attempt to hijack and crash a flydubai flight to Israel, according to the chief prosecutor's office. The probe will determine if the incident was linked to terrorist activity and whether it was premeditated. The incident occurred when a copilot stabbed the pilot and attempted to crash the plane.
Passengers rushed the cockpit to assist the pilot, and all were unharmed. Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog, praised the passengers for their bravery in preventing what could have been a disaster. The suspect, an Omani pilot, is being investigated in Saudi Arabia.
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