Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised passengers for helping subdue an attacker on a Flydubai flight bound for Israel. The incident occurred on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. A passenger, identified as Yaniv Hayun, was involved in overpowering the attacker. The attacker, a pilot, stabbed another pilot before being subdued by passengers and crew. The plane safely landed in Saudi Arabia. Netanyahu acknowledged the passengers' actions, calling them heroes. The incident has raised security concerns, prompting the airline to halt all flights to Israel. Netanyahu also mentioned that the attack may have been an attempt to hijack the plane and crash it into a Tel Aviv tower block. Israeli authorities are investigating the incident, with no official confirmation of Iranian involvement yet. The event has intensified discussions about aviation security.
Israeli PM credits passengers for averting plane disaster




















