Flydubai Pilot Attack Probe: Omani Co-Pilot’s Social Media Posts, ‘Free Palestine’ Material Under Investigation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed that the preliminary investigation revealed that the assailant was motivated by Islamic extremism. He constantly requested to commit suicide. The Prime Minister suspected that the suspect might have wanted to bring down the plane. Nonetheless, he mentioned that no conclusive results about the motive would be achieved until the investigation is over.

According to i24 News, a UAE source claimed that pamphlets from "Free Palestine" groups and other pro-Palestinian material were found in the co-pilot's luggage. According to the source, he had previously expressed views in support of the Palestinians and against Israel. These claims are also being investigated.

According to the UAE's state-run news agency, an investigation has been launched to determine whether the incident was linked to any terrorist activity or motive. Israel is also conducting its own investigation.

According to BBC Arabic, an Israeli security source, citing preliminary investigations, claimed that crashing the plane was the attacker's likely motive.

According to ANI, questions are also being raised about the deployment of this Omani citizen on this FlyDubai flight, as Oman does not have diplomatic relations with Israel. Netanyahu stated that security lapses in this incident are also being investigated and security procedures are being reviewed in collaboration with the UAE to prevent a similar incident.