🇺🇸 Donald Trump · 3 sources
Trump says Netanyahu told him an Israeli plumber stabilized plane during alleged attack
What happened
According to Trump, Netanyahu told him that an Israeli passenger, identified as a plumber, entered the cockpit and helped level the aircraft after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and tried to seize control. The incident forced the plane to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The co-pilot was allegedly subdued by passengers and crew members. The plane landed safely at Tabuk Airport.
Why it matters
The incident has raised questions about the response to the alleged attack and the role of passengers in preventing a potential crash. The incident has also sparked an investigation by the United Arab Emirates' aviation authority. The incident's details and circumstances remain unclear.
Key facts
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Trump about the alleged incident
- The FlyDubai plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia
- The co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and tried to seize control of the plane
- The passengers and crew members subdued the co-pilot
Official statement
“It's an incredible story,”
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