UAE orders terrorism investigation amid search for motive behind plane hijacking

WorldPolitics
1 Oct 2026 • 7:15 PM MYT
The Independent
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UAE orders terrorism investigation amid search for motive behind plane hijacking

  • The UAE has launched an investigation to determine if a failed attempt to crash a Flydubai flight was linked to terrorism.
  • Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Israel dramatically descended 13,000 feet in 30 seconds during the incident on Wednesday morning.
  • Abu Dhabi authorities have jurisdiction over the investigation as the aircraft is registered in the UAE.
  • Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the stabbed Indian pilot as a true hero for his actions during the attack.
  • The suspect was arrested in Saudi Arabia, with Netanyahu stating it is too early to confirm who was behind the attempted hijacking.

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