FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
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 captain have said.
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