Netanyahu Threatens ‘Heavy Price’ for Flydubai Attack Perpetrators

Netanyahu warns of 'very heavy price' if any power is behind flydubai incident. No evidence of culprit yet.

October 3, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Jerusalem, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a strong warning that Israel will impose a ‘very heavy price’ on any entity responsible for the flydubai incident, though no specific country has been named as the alleged perpetrator.

Speaking in a public statement, Netanyahu said that the attacker had undergone Islamist radicalization and was attempting to crash the plane with all passengers aboard. He added that his government is investigating whether the individual was acting under orders from an external party, stating that those who sent him would face severe consequences.

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The co-pilot of the Tel Aviv-bound flight reportedly stabbed the pilot, allowing passengers to enter the cockpit and subdue the attacker. The plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia without any fatalities. Netanyahu previously suggested the pilot may have been from Oman and left open the possibility of mental health issues, but has not confirmed the origin or motive of the assailant.

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