Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged on Wednesday that a flight incident involving a stabbing was a deliberate attempt to crash the aircraft. Speaking during an appearance on CNN’s “The Brief,” Netanyahu described the actions of the Omani copilot, who reportedly stabbed the captain, as a calculated effort to bring down the plane.

According to Netanyahu, the situation was resolved when an Indian pilot, who was on board the flight, intervened. The Prime Minister praised the pilot for displaying “incredible heroism,” noting that he managed to unlock the cockpit door and neutralize the threat despite the volatile circumstances. While the Prime Minister’s account frames the event as a direct act of terrorism aimed at destroying the aircraft, the report does not provide specific details regarding the current legal status of the copilot or the official investigation findings from aviation authorities. The Hill’s report focuses primarily on Netanyahu’s public comments regarding the incident, highlighting the Prime Minister's characterization of the event as a near-catastrophe averted by the actions of the off-duty pilot.