UAE Probes Possible 'Terror' Incident on Flight to Israel
UAE investigators are probing whether the stabbing was linked to terrorism as passengers subdued the attacker and 174 people were brought to safety, officials said.
- The UAE has launched an investigation into a serious incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit altercation.
- Reports say the co-pilot attacked and stabbed the captain during the flight, causing the aircraft to make a steep descent and prompting passengers and crew to intervene.
- The Boeing 737 MAX 8, carrying 174 passengers, eventually landed safely at Tabuk airport, while both pilots were taken to hospital with injuries.
- UAE authorities are examining whether the incident had a terrorist motive or involved prior planning, coordination, or direction by others.
- Authorities have cautioned against speculation as investigations involving UAE, Saudi, Israeli, Omani and other officials continue to determine the attacker’s motive and the circumstances of the incident.
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The United Arab Emirates has launched its own investigation into Wednesday's plane crash en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv in Israel, the country's attorney general announced. Possible terrorist activity has not been ruled out.
UAE launches flydubai hijacking and terrorism investigation
The UAE's chief prosecutor said it's looking at the possibility of "terrorist activity or intent" in the alleged attempted hijacking of a flydubai commercial flight to Tel Aviv. It says it has jurisdiction in the case.
UAE probes possible 'terror' incident on Israel flight
The UAE prosecutor general has ordered an investigation into the incident aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which was diverted and landed in Saudi Arabia after an altercation in the cockpit, the state news agency there reported on Thursday. The investigation will examine the circumstances and motives, including whether it was linked to any militant activity or involved prior planning or direction. UAE judicial authorities…
From the United States, Attorney General Todd Blanche said Wednesday that he is coordinating "closely" with the Israeli government in relation to the incident.
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