Far-Right Israeli Minister Says Alleged Attacker Should Be Extradited to Israel
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir will demand at Thursday's security cabinet meeting that Israel seek the extradition of the FlyDubai pilot who attempted to hijack a Tel Aviv-bound passenger plane on Wednesday.
- A FlyDubai flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after an emergency signal, with passengers intervening to prevent a potential crash.
- "Our security doctrine must be clear," Ben-Gvir said, insisting anyone who planned to murder 180 Israelis must "pay the heaviest price here" and be extradited to Israel.
- Transportation Minister Miri Regev called for halting FlyDubai flights to Israel, while UAE authorities asserted jurisdiction to investigate because the aircraft is registered in the United Arab Emirates.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the suspect was interrogated by Saudi authorities and will likely transfer to the UAE, as officials conduct an internal review of aviation security measures.
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"Anyone who tries to assassinate or harm Israelis will be prosecuted by the State of Israel and will be held accountable all over the world"
Israel has clearly stated that the Omani pilot intended to take control of the plane and crash it. The Israeli government has now demanded the extradition of the pilot. However, Israel does not have diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia.
Israel minister Ben-Gvir to demand flydubai co-pilot's extradition after foiled ‘crash bid’. UAE asserts ‘jurisdiction’ over probe
The accused co-pilot is currently being held in Saudi Arabia after the aircraft, carrying 174 people, including 27 children, made an emergency landing at Tabuk.
Israel seeks extradition of Oman co-pilot over flydubai incident
Tel Aviv: Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Thursday said he will seek the extradition of the Omani co-pilot accused of attempting to crash a flydubai aircraft bound for Tel Aviv, as the country steps up scrutiny of aviation security following the mid-air incident that left an Indian pilot seriously injured. The suspect is … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top St…
Far-right Israeli minister says alleged attacker should be extradited to Israel
Far-right Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir has called for the suspect in Wednesday’s apparent hijacking attempt to be extradited to Israel to “pay the highest price here.” “Anyone who planned to crash a plane and murder 180 Israelis should be extradited to Israel,” Ben Gvir said in a statement. “We must not …
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