Flydubai terror attack: Suspicion expands to flight crew
As part of the investigation into the attempted terrorist attack on the Flydubai flight, authorities in the United Arab Emirates are investigating whether the suspected terrorist received assistance from a member of the crew.
Four American citizens, who also hold Israeli nationality, were among the passengers on a Flydubai flight to Israel, according to US officials. The incident occurred when a pilot allegedly stabbed another in the cockpit, causing the plane to plummet thousands of feet. Passengers and crew members swiftly neutralized the attacker, and the aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. US President Donald Trump informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the suspected hijacking attempt.
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