Israeli investigators believe FlyDubai alleged hijacker was likely lone wolf, sources say
- By Dov Lieber, October 4, 2026 / 7:08 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The FlyDubai alleged attempted hijacking was likely a lone-wolf attack, an early investigation by Israel shows, according to people familiar with the matter.
- The investigation is still in full swing and all avenues are still being explored, the people familiar told CBS News.
- The flight Wednesday from Dubai to Tel Aviv was approaching Israel when the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the flight captain and attempted to crash the aircraft, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, passengers on board the plane and the flight
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- By Dov Lieber, October 4, 2026 / 7:08 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The FlyDubai alleged attempted hijacking was likely a lone-wolf attack, an early investigation by Israel shows, according to people familiar with the matter.
- The investigation is still in full swing and all avenues are still being explored, the people familiar told CBS News.
- The flight Wednesday from Dubai to Tel Aviv was approaching Israel when the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the flight captain and attempted to crash the aircraft, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, passengers on board the plane and the flight
Sources: CBS News