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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning that any foreign power found to have orchestrated the attempted hijacking of flydubai flight FZ981 will face severe consequences. The threat comes as investigators continue examining whether the Omani co-pilot acted independently or under direction from another entity.

The co-pilot was transferred to the UAE on Thursday for questioning by Israeli officials. The incident occurred during a flight to Tel Aviv, and Israeli passengers including Yaniv Hyon managed to overpower the pilot and secure the aircraft. UAE authorities have classified the incident as a terror attack.

Netanyahu’s statement indicates high-level concern about potential state involvement in the hijacking attempt. The investigation remains ongoing to determine the full circumstances and motivations behind the incident, with particular focus on whether external parties directed the co-pilot’s actions.

Sources: www.israelhayom.co.il, Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel, Ynet