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Midair stabbing on Israeli flight raises unanswered questions
Original: Terror at 34,000ft: How ‘Israel’s 9/11’ was averted after midair stabbing as co-pilot’s motive remains a mystery
A midair stabbing aboard an Israeli flight at 34,000 feet has been described as a near-repeat of a '9/11-style' attack that was narrowly averted. Reports say the assailant was a co-pilot, and his motive remains unknown. The incident has prompted debate over cockpit security and crew vetting in Israeli aviation, with commentators warning about how close the attack came to catastrophe.
Why now: The unsettling nature of an attack by a crew member at altitude, with no clear motive, is driving widespread discussion.
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- Terror at 34,000ft: How ‘Israel’s 9/11’ was averted after midair stabbing as co-pilot’s motive remains a mystery · The Independent
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