The Wall Street Journal reports that the Flydubai co-pilot who attacked his captain and sent an Israel-bound flight toward the ground had previously been barred from flying in Oman over radicalization concerns.
Australian aviation expert Byron Bailey cut off during an interview on News24 after pointing out a religious motive behind the Flydubai attack.
The prime minister said the investigation is examining whether the copilot, who he said underwent Islamist radicalization, acted on behalf of another party.
Dr. Shota Musaev, who helped the pilot during the Flydubai incident, recited the traditional Hagomel blessing after being delivered from danger.
Israel’s Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter wrote an emotional message from the bedside of his critically wounded son, Neriyah, ahead of the Simchat Torah holiday.
After talks with the UAE, Israeli airlines received approval for Dubai repatriation flights, though security coordination delayed departures and canceled two El Al flights.
In emotional call with Indian PM Narendra Modi, injured flydubai captain Smit Machchhar describes how he fought to open cockpit door despite injuries, allowing Israeli passengers to intervene.
Pro-Palestinian materials found among belongings of Omani co-pilot who expressed hostility towards Israel, UAE source reveals to i24NEWS.
Transportation Ministry announces that rescue flights operated by Israeli airlines from Dubai will begin Friday, though delays are expected due to logistical challenges.
Saudi Interior Ministry says both hero captain and terrorist co-pilot were transferred to the UAE after their conditions improved.
At a Hoshana Rabba Torah study in the Knesset sukkah, Netanyahu praised those who stopped the Flydubai copilot and said disaster had been averted.
Trump says that, from what he is hearing, the Omani co-pilot who attempted to crash a plane full of Israelis is linked to Iran. Promises to 'hit them hard' if so.
Captain Smit Machchhar is stable after being transferred from Saudi Arabia to Abu Dhabi for further care, India’s ambassador to the UAE said.
Prime Minister meets four of the heroes of the flight from Dubai and announces that they will light a torch honoring civilian heroism on Independence Day.
The takeover of the attacker on the aircraft and the rescue of its passengers reflect the same spirit of valor that accompanied the judges of Israel, David and Moshe.
President Isaac Herzog praises passengers who overpowered an attacker in the cockpit of a Flydubai flight, saying 'you put yourselves at risk to save others and prevented a terrible disaster.'
Thousands of Israelis gathered at Joseph's Tomb to thank God for the safe return of all those on the Flydubai plane.
Major media outlets around the world chose to describe the incident as a “brawl" and made embarrassing mistakes on air, sparking fierce criticism on social media.
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro says that media descriptions of the attempted hijacking are completely opposite of what actually happened.
Rabbi Kalman Ber calls for thanksgiving after dramatic rescue aboard Flydubai flight: 'You have to be blind not to see the miracles.'
It's not enough to have rules. Someone has to check that they are enforced. And more. Opinion.
Netanyahu praises the Israeli passenger who helped stop an attack on a Flydubai flight and says Israel is investigating possible Iranian involvement.
Speaking to CNN, Netanyahu says the crew and passengers’ actions prevented “a 9/11 disaster" on the Flydubai flight: “We’ll know soon if Iran is involved."
President Trump says he spoke with Netanyahu about the attempted Flydubai attack and praises Israeli passenger who tackled the suspected terrorist.
Security officials are investigating whether the co-pilot intended to seize control of the Flydubai aircraft over Jordan and crash it in Israeli territory.
Airline suspends flights for six days after co-pilot attempts to crash plane full of Israelis.
i24NEWS Arab affairs analyst and former airline security guard says attempted hijacking required sophisticated planning, raises possibility Iran or its proxies were behind the incident.
At the IDF’s Judea and Samaria Division headquarters, Herzog condemned recent violence, backed troops fighting terror, and called for arrests.
At Ben Gurion Airport, Netanyahu embraced Yaniv, one of the Israeli passengers who subdued the rogue copilot and said he pulled the diving Flydubai plane back up.
Captain Smit Machchhar, from India, joined flydubai four years ago and fought the terrorist for his life and the lives of the passengers in the cockpit.
Waiting at Ben Gurion Airport for her daughter, an October 7 bereaved mother received a call from Saudi Arabia and heard of a struggle in the cockpit.
Flydubai replacement flight lands in Ben-Gurion Airport after taking off from Saudi Arabia with 174 Israelis.
Elyakim Itali's son and two grandchildren were aboard the Flydubai flight. Speaking from Ben Gurion Airport, he recounts the hours of anxiety and what his family told him about the incident.
BBC presenter calls Israel's main international airport by name of National Security Minister instead of Ben Gurion.
The Palestinian Arabs are unique pioneers in plane hijackings. Op-ed.
Tzvika Manes, one of the passengers who subdued the pilot, recounts the critical moments: screams from the cockpit, a terrifying dive and a violent struggle.
A deviation from its flight path, loss of communications or a distress signal can trigger a special protocol designed to deal with unusual incidents involving civilian aircraft en route to Israel.
Prime Minister says pilot who stabbed fellow pilot apparently attempted to crash plane: 'The passengers who neutralized him saved many lives and prevented a major disaster.'
Israeli officials await results of Saudi interrogation of Omani co-pilot suspected of stabbing pilot and attempting to crash Israel-bound Flydubai plane. Mossad chief coordinating investigation.
Lapid said that during his briefing with Netanyahu, no incident resembling what occurred on the flight was mentioned. Political official: He was briefed on a significant increase in terrorist activity abroad.
Passengers aboard a Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday say they heard shouts of 'Allahu Akbar' during the incident.
New footage shows Israeli passengers rushing toward cockpit of a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight as the aircraft suddenly loses altitude.
Passenger on diverted flydubai flight records tense moments after the attacker was subdued, providing real-time updates and calling for help.
Passengers sing 'Od Avinu Chai' as flydubai plane makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Watch.
Israeli officials say copilot of diverted flydubai flight suspected of repeatedly stabbing captain, trying to seize control of plane before passengers and crew intervened.
Flight data shows the Flydubai aircraft descended from about 34,000 to 14,000 feet, with a reported instantaneous descent rate of nearly 31,000 feet per minute.
