Netanyahu: Whoever sent Islamist RADICALIZED ATTACKER will 'pay a HIGH PRICE', tell me about this news today

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a warning regarding the recent mid-air attack on a Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight, stating that the suspect underwent Islamist radicalization and intended to deliberately crash the plane. Netanyahu declared that authorities are investigating whether the perpetrator acted under external orders, vowing that “whoever sent him will pay a very heavy price.”

Details of the Incident

• The Attack: On the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv carrying 174 passengersincluding 166 Israeli citizensthe flight’s co-pilot, an Omani national, reportedly attacked and stabbed the flight’s captain, Indian national Smit Machchhar.

• The Cabin Intervention: The injured captain managed to unlock the cockpit door, allowing several Israeli passengers to rush inside, overpower the attacker, and assist in stabilizing the aircraft after it rapidly lost thousands of feet of altitude in a steep dive.

• Emergency Landing: The aircraft safely completed an emergency diversion to Saudi Arabia with no passenger fatalities.

• Ongoing Investigation: The suspect and injured crew members were transferred to the United Arab Emirates, where authorities have launched an investigation into potential terrorist links. While Netanyahu praised the passengers and pilot for averting a mass-casualty disaster, he noted that intelligence agencies are actively probing whether the attacker acted as a lone actor or on instructions from an organized network or foreign sponsor.