Trump: 'Iran may be behind the hijacking attempt, if so they'll be hit very hard' | LIVE BLOG
The US administration has decided to send a third aircraft carrier to the US Central Command area and a second Marine division, US official tells i24NEWS
Israel is treating the incident on the Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv as a "terror incident." According to Israeli officials, shortly after entering Jordanian airspace, an Omani co-pilot stabbed the Indian pilot and attempted to take control of the plane by force. During the altercation, the pilot transmitted a general emergency signal and then another emergency signal that indicated possible hijacking, as the aircraft was diverted towards Saudi Arabia and plunged 14,000 feet (approximately 4,200 meters) in a single minute. Israeli passengers and the flight crew who heard the altercation coming from the cockpit managed to subdue the co-pilot and managed to land the plane in Saudi Arabia.
Flydubai sent an alternate plane with crew members approved by Israel’s Mossad. All of the passengers safely arrived at Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel Wednesday early evening. As a result of the attack, Flydubai announced that all of their flights to and from Israel are suspended while the investigation into today’s attempted hijacking continues. READ MORE FROM WEDNESDAY
Abu Shehadeh withdraws from Knesset race on Supreme Court advice
Sami Abu Shehadeh has decided to accept the Supreme Court's proposal and withdraw from the race for the Knesset, rendering the court ruling unnecessary. He will remain the leader of Balad from outside of the Knesset.
Co-pilot who carried out the FlyDubai attack left Saudi Arabia for Abu Dhabi Thursday morning, accompanied by a security team, the airline says
Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry said preliminary investigations into the emergency aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 found that the co-pilot assaulted the captain, leaving both injured. The aircraft landed safely in Tabuk on Wednesday with 174 passengers and eight crew members aboard. Passengers continued their journey on a replacement flight, while the captain and co-pilot received hospital treatment before departing for Abu Dhabi on Thursday morning, accompanied by an Emirati security team.
Working assumption is that FlyDubai hijacker was 'lone wolf,' Israeli source to i24NEWS
Israeli source told i24NEWS that "The working assumption remains unchanged this evening, the co-pilot acted as a 'lone wolf' and not on behalf of any other party; however, the investigation is still ongoing."
Trump says Iran may be behind the FlyDubai hijacking attempt
President Donald Trump told media that he has heard that Iran may be behind the FlyDubai Hijacking attempt and that if they are the us will "hit them very hard."
US to send second aircraft carrier and second marine division to CENTCOM
The US administration has decided to send a third aircraft carrier to the US Central Command area and a second Marine division, US official tells i24NEWS.
“We know that the terrorist underwent Islamist radical indoctrination,” Israeli PM Netanyahu tells Fox News
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted on Thursday that the Omani co-pilot involved in the attempted hijacking of the flydubai flight bound for Israel had undergone "radical Islamist indoctrination." In an interview with Fox News , he added that Israel should be able to determine "in the coming days" whether the co-pilot, who stabbed the pilot, had ties to Iran.
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Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073, was being transported to Dubai for medical treatment - report
His transport was reported by Al Arabiya. He first received medical assistance from a passenger on the flight before being hospitalized in Saudi Arabia.
UAE prosecutor general orders investigation into circumstances, motives behind attempted hijacking of Flydubai flight FZ1073
India’s prime minister hails Indian Flydubai pilot as a hero for sending distress signals despite being stabbed
In a post on X, Indian PM Narendra Modi called Captain Smit Machchhar a "HERO."
The Prime Minister went on to say, "In the face of the gravest danger and despite being seriously injured, he showed immense courage and an unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others. His valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy."
Modi concluded by saying India was proud of the captain and that he prayed for his "speedy recovery, renewed strength and good health."
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Rubio orders Iranian UN delegation to leave US after talks stall - report
Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly demanded Monday that Iran's delegation to the UN General Assembly, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, immediately leave the United States after negotiations stalled, according to Axios, which cited a US official and a second source.
"Secretary Rubio kicked out the Iranian delegation who had overstayed their welcome. The UN General Assembly was over, so it was time for them to go," the US official said.
The delegation left Tuesday night but a second source said Araghchi had already been scheduled to return to Tehran that night regardless.
According to a US State Department spokesperson, four Americans were aboard flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv
“We are working with local authorities and stand ready to provide consular assistance to any and all Americans aboard the flight," the spokesperson said.
The US Embassy and the US Consulate in Jeddah “maintain ongoing communication with local authorities as they conduct their investigation," said the spokesperson, who added, “The Trump Administration takes seriously our commitment to Americans abroad and stands ready to provide consular assistance.”