Flydubai attack motive disputed as investigation continues
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the flydubai co-pilot accused of stabbing the captain had undergone Islamist radicalisation and intended to bring down the Israel-bound aircraft. The suspect was questioned by Saudi authorities, while the United Arab Emirates investigated a possible terror link. The reports did not establish independent evidence for the claimed motive.
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Part of the October 2, 2026 brief.