Flydubai co-pilot attempted terrorist attack with cockpit axe on Israel-bound flight

The United Arab Emirates has declared an incident on an Israel-bound flight as terrorism. The flight, operated by flydubai, made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after an alleged attack in the cockpit. According to the UAE Prosecutor General, the co-pilot used a crash axe to assault the pilot and attempted to take control of the aircraft.

The incident occurred on flydubai flight FZ1073. The UAE Federal Prosecutor, Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, announced that investigations revealed the co-pilot had attempted to carry out a terrorist act. The authorities are still investigating the circumstances and motives behind the incident, as well as any associated links.

The investigation is ongoing, with technical examinations and analysis of physical and digital evidence being completed. The final findings will be announced once all necessary investigative procedures have been completed, according to Gulf News.

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