Netanyahu says one pilot stabbed the other and tried to crash Flydubai plane

Flydubai co-pilot stabbed captain with crash axe in ‘terrorist’ attack: UAE

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Oct 3, 2026

Netanyahu: Copilot tried to crash plane after cockpit stabbing

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday the Omani copilot who allegedly stabbed his captain on a flight to Israel was trying to crash the plane. During an appearance on CNN’s “The Brief,” Netanyahu praised the Indian pilot for displaying “incredible heroism” as he “somehow managed to unlock the door” to the cockpit after being…

Oct 1, 2026

'Hero' pilot stabbed by other pilot on Israel-bound plane, Israeli PM says

Passengers and crew overpowered the attacker and safely landed the plane in Saudi Arabia.

Sep 30, 2026

Netanyahu says one pilot stabbed the other and tried to crash Flydubai plane

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the “heroes” who stormed the cockpit to prevent the hijacking of a Flydubai flight in his first address since the incident and revealed that Saudi authorities were interrogating the pilots. In his video address, Netanyahu cleared up the flurry of details that had emerged about the “extremely serious security […]

Sep 30, 2026