Netanyahu says flight attacker likely intended to down plane after Islamist radical indoctrination

Flydubai: Flydubai is a UAE-based low-cost airline operating international routes including the affected Dubai to Tel Aviv service. The carrier's flight FZ1073 experienced the in-flight attack, after which it suspended operations on that route while conducting its own investigation. Rescue flights by other Israeli carriers are being arranged to assist stranded passengers. Deepak Mittal: Deepak Mittal is India's ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. He visited Captain Smit Machchhar in hospital following the incident to assess his condition. The Indian Mission confirmed the visit and noted that Machchhar was in good health and recovering well. Smit Machchhar: Smit Machchhar is an Indian national and pilot on the Flydubai flight. He was stabbed by the attacker during the incident but survived and is recovering in hospital. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi both described him as a hero for his actions. Benjamin Netanyahu: Benjamin Netanyahu serves as the Prime Minister of Israel. In the current incident, he publicly stated that investigations indicate the attacker underwent Islamist radical indoctrination and was likely intending to down the plane. Netanyahu emphasized the attacker's suicidal statements after being subdued and noted it is too early to confirm any Iranian involvement. Investigation: Multiple jurisdictions including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Israel are coordinating on probes into whether the incident involved terrorist activity or intent to crash the aircraft. International Response: Leaders from Israel and India have publicly coordinated support for the victims and praised the pilot's bravery amid the unfolding security investigation.