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Netanyahu Honours Flydubai Passengers Who Subdued Co-Pilot, Says They Will Light Independence Day Torch

Netanyahu praised four Israeli passengers who restrained an Omani co-pilot after he stabbed another pilot and tried to crash the Flydubai flight.

  • On Wednesday, four Israeli passengers thwarted an attempted hijacking on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after an Omani co-pilot stabbed the Indian pilot, sending the jet plunging nearly 14,000 feet in less than 30 seconds.
  • After stabbing the Indian captain, the attacker shouted "Kill me," indicating he preferred death after failing to crash the plane; passengers subdued him using a headset cord.
  • Netanyahu urged Israeli citizens to remain vigilant, noting the suspect's alleged radicalization into jihadist ideology and stating, "There is an intent of our enemies to harm us."
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the four passengers on Thursday, praising their "supreme courage" and inviting them to light a torch at Israel's upcoming Independence Day ceremony.
  • Repatriation flights for Israelis stranded in the emirate begin Friday, while the suspect remains held in Saudi Arabia and Shin Bet personnel prepare to assist with securing return flights.
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Indian Express broke the news in Noida, India on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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