Flydubai Incident Netanyahu Says Attacker Was Islamist-Radicalised, Intended To Crash Plane With Passengers

On October 2nd, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the individual responsible for the Flydubai mid-air incident was an Islamist radicalized attacker with the intent to crash the plane, carrying all its passengers. According to the Office of the Prime Minister of Israel, reported on X, Netanyahu declared, "As time passes, the picture is becoming clearer.

Yaniv and his heroic companions prevented a disaster on the scale of 9/11. The attacker underwent Islamist radicalisation. He intended to crash the plane with all its passengers on board." Netanyahu, in his video message, also warned that whoever sent the attacker would face a "very heavy price." UAE advisor, Mohammed bin Zayed, commended Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for his bravery and professionalism during the dangerous terrorist act, highlighting his courage and responsibility in the face of a potential disaster.

Meanwhile, the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that a team of public prosecutors will be investigating the incident to determine its circumstances, causes, motives, and any potential connection to terrorist activity or planning.