Saudi hands over flydubai co-pilot to UAE
Saudi Arabian authorities have transferred the flydubai co-pilot accused of stabbing the flight captain during a midair attack to the United Arab Emirates, according to Fox News. The incident occurred while the commercial airliner was en route to Israel. The aircraft plummeted thousands of feet following the assault before passengers and other pilots on board subdued the suspect and regained control of the plane.
All 174 individuals on board survived the harrowing ordeal. UAE authorities are actively investigating the incident, examining if the attack was linked to terrorism. President Donald Trump suggested that the co-pilot may be connected to Iran, though officials are still investigating the matter. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also noted that the investigation is ongoing and includes exploring ideological motives and potential accomplices.
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