Netanyahu Says Suspected Hijacker Underwent ‘Islamist Radical Indoctrination’
The Israeli prime minister said it was too early to form conclusions but that it was ‘very likely’ the co-pilot intended to crash the plane with everyone on it.
TL;DR
- An Omani national, the co-pilot of Flydubai Flight FZ 1073, allegedly attempted to hijack the plane.
- The co-pilot stabbed the captain, an Indian national, during the flight from Dubai to Israel.
- The aircraft dropped nearly 14,000 feet in under 30 seconds due to the struggle.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the co-pilot as having undergone 'Islamist radical indoctrination'.
- The incident is being treated as a possible act of terrorism.