Netanyahu says UAE-Israel flight pilot attacked colleague before attempted crash

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reported that a pilot on a newly established route from the United Arab Emirates to Israel stabbed a fellow pilot during the flight. He said the attacker then tried to deliberately crash the aircraft. The event took place as the two countries were expanding direct air connections following the Abraham A- C accord accord.

Details on the condition of the injured pilot, the flight’s outcome, or any emergency response were not provided. Netanyahu’s statement came amid broader security concerns in the region. The incident has raised questions about vetting procedures for crew members on the new route.