Brief
Netanyahu warns of heavy price for any state behind FlyDubai cockpit attack
Netanyahu pledged retaliation while the UAE continues its investigation of the incident that forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Friday that Israel would impose a "very heavy price" on any power behind the FlyDubai cockpit stabbing, France24 reported.
What happened
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating as FlyDubai flight FZ1073 was forced to make an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after the co‑pilot allegedly stabbed the captain. The aircraft was carrying 174 passengers and crew.
What the reports add
France24 noted that the incident is under investigation by United Arab Emirates authorities, who have transferred the two men involved to their custody. The airline said a full official investigation is underway.
What was said
Netanyahu told reporters, "We are investigating whether he was sent, and whoever sent him will pay a very heavy price," according to France24. He added that the attacker had undergone "Islamist radicalisation" and intended to crash the plane.
How it came about
Earlier Felo coverage linked the attempted hijacking to Netanyahu’s election campaign and noted his previous statements that the co‑pilot was radicalised. The current warning follows those remarks as the UAE probes possible terror links.
Key facts
- FlyDubai flight FZ1073 carried 174 people when the co‑pilot stabbed the captain. (france24.com)
- The aircraft landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after an emergency descent. (france24.com)
- Netanyahu warned that any state behind the incident would face a "very heavy price". (france24.com)
Sources
- [1] france24.com — originally reported as “Netanyahu warns of 'very heavy price' if any country found to be behind FlyDubai incident”
