{
  "id": 11309897,
  "title": "Netanyahu: Omani co-pilot went through Islamic radicalization",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/netanyahu-omani-co-pilot-went-through-islamic-radicalization",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T17:44:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Axios",
    "slug": "axios",
    "url": "https://www.axios.com/2026/10/01/netanyahu-flydubai-omani-co-pilot-islamic-radicalization"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed on Thursday that the co-pilot of a foiled hijacking of a FlyDubai flight from the UAE to Israel had undergone religious Islamic radicalization in recent months. The investigation, led by Saudi security services, is examining the circumstances and motives surrounding the incident, including any possible terrorist connection. The United Arab Emirates and Israel's intelligence agencies are also involved in the probe. Netanyahu stated that it is unclear whether the co-pilot acted alone or if he was directed by someone else. President Trump suggested that Iran could have been involved, though Israeli officials have not confirmed this. Security protocols require crew members from countries without diplomatic relations with Israel to not serve on flights to Israel.",
  "summary": "The initial investigation into the attempted hijacking of the FlyDubai flight from the UAE to Israel found that the co-pilot went through religious Islamic radicalization in recent months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News Thursday. Why it matters: Netanyahu's remarks, confirmed by an Israeli intelligence official and people who worked with the co-pilot, strengthen the…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}