Trump discusses UAE flight terror threat with Netanyahu, co-pilot suspected as terrorist.
Washington: (RightNow) U.S. President Donald Trump reveals he discussed the UAE flight incident with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Trump was informed that the flight’s co-pilot was potentially a terrorist.
A telephonic conversation occurred between President Trump and Netanyahu, where they discussed the UAE aircraft incident in detail. Trump stated in the Oval Office that an Israeli plumber helped subdue the co-pilot.
Trump further mentioned that the Israeli plumber took control of the aircraft, preventing a crash. Additional pilots and security personnel later reached the cockpit.
This incident is significant as it involved 174 passengers, including 169 Israelis. The attacking pilot is in Saudi custody.
It is noteworthy that on the flight from Dubai to Israel, the pilot attacked another with a knife. Israeli authorities have stated that the identification process for every pilot will continue.















