Israeli officials have stated that there is no indication of Iranian involvement in the planning of the attack on a FlyDubai plane. According to a report by the Hebrew newspaper Maariv, the officials emphasized that there is still a lack of complete information derived from the investigation into the incident. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning on flight FZ 1073, which was traveling from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport in Israel.
A scuffle broke out in the cockpit of the plane, resulting in the flight being diverted and making an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia. The Israeli Airports Authority announced that it does not plan to conduct its own investigation into the incident involving the Emirati plane. Meanwhile, the Israeli Transportation Ministry has launched a joint investigation with the Israeli security agency, which includes the Shin Bet and Mossad, to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation aims to uncover the background and motives behind the scuffle and the developments that took place in the cockpit, which led to the issuance of emergency signals warning of unauthorized intervention. The Israeli authorities are working to gather more information about the incident. The FlyDubai airline issued a statement saying that the reasons and motives behind the incident are still unknown and are being investigated.
The airline urged all parties to avoid speculation while the authorities work to gather facts. The plane took off from Dubai at 7:05 am and was scheduled to land at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv at 9:30 am. About 90 minutes into the flight, while entering Jordanian airspace, the plane transmitted a code 7700, indicating a general emergency.
The plane then transmitted a code 7500, which is used to signal unauthorized intervention in the operation of the plane, including possible hijacking. A passenger on the flight reported that passengers disembarked at Tabuk Airport and boarded a new flight to Tel Aviv. The passenger said the new flight took off and was heading to Tel Aviv.
The Israeli Transportation Ministry's investigation is focused on determining the causes of the incident. The ministry is working in conjunction with Israeli security agencies to gather more information. The incident has raised concerns about aviation security.
The FlyDubai plane incident highlights the complexities of Middle Eastern geopolitics. The Israeli authorities' decision to launch an investigation into the incident reflects their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of air travel.
Key points
- Israeli officials have ruled out Iranian involvement in the FlyDubai plane incident.
- The incident is under investigation by the Israeli Transportation Ministry and security agencies.
- The plane transmitted emergency signals indicating unauthorized intervention before making an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
