Netanyahu Claims Omani Flydubai Co-Pilot Underwent 'Islamist Radical Indoctrination'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain and attempting to crash flydubai Flight FZ1073 bound for Tel Aviv underwent “Islamist radical indoctrination,” citing information available to Israeli authorities while emphasizing investigations are ongoing. Netanyahu’s claim came as Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir urged extradition and prosecution in Israel. The incident is being reviewed by investigators in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Israel, and authorities have not publicly established a motive. Netanyahu also said it was too early to determine whether the suspect had links to Iran or other organizations. Any extradition could be complicated: the alleged attacker is held in Saudi Arabia, and Israel and Oman lack diplomatic ties.