Conflicting claims emerge as investigations examine Flydubai cockpit attack and possible motive.
The serious incident aboard a Flydubai flight has quickly become entangled in wider Middle East tensions, with competing allegations emerging even as authorities continue trying to establish what actually happened and why.
Press TV Alleges Netanyahu Planned False Flag
Iranian state broadcaster Press TV, citing an unidentified regional source, alleged that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was behind a planned false flag operation connected to the Flydubai incident. The source claimed the scenario was intended to make Iran appear responsible and encourage the United States to become involved in another conflict with Tehran. However, the report provided no independently verifiable evidence supporting the allegation, and the claim has not been established as fact.
Anonymous Source Claims Secret UAE Meeting
The same unnamed source claimed the alleged plan was discussed and finalized during a secret Netanyahu visit to the United Arab Emirates about three days before the September 30 incident. The source claimed Netanyahu was accompanied by senior Israeli military and intelligence officials and that officials from several Arab countries were involved in discussions about the purported operation. Press TV also linked the alleged plan to Netanyahu’s domestic political situation. The claims came from an anonymous source and have not been independently verified.
Flydubai Flight Made Emergency Landing
The confirmed incident involved Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, carrying 174 passengers. The co-pilot allegedly attacked the Indian captain in the cockpit before the aircraft plunged thousands of feet and was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The aircraft landed safely, while both pilots were taken to hospital and all 174 passengers were reported safe.
Netanyahu Says Co-Pilot Was Radicalized
Netanyahu said the co-pilot had undergone Islamist radicalization and appeared to have intended to crash the aircraft with everyone onboard. He said authorities were investigating whether the co-pilot had accomplices or acted under instructions from another party. Netanyahu also raised the possibility of Iranian involvement, while saying it was too early to establish such a connection.
Investigations Have Not Established a Mastermind
Authorities in Saudi Arabia and the UAE opened investigations into the incident and its motive, including whether terrorism or prior planning was involved. Flydubai also temporarily suspended flights to and from Israel while investigations continued. At the time of the supplied reports, there was no official conclusion linking the incident either to Iran or to the Israeli government, leaving both the false flag allegation and claims of outside direction unresolved.
For Indonesian and Singaporean readers following developments in the Middle East, the key distinction is between the confirmed aviation incident and the political claims surrounding it. Investigators are still examining the motive and possible outside involvement, while allegations against Netanyahu and suggestions of Iranian involvement remain unproven.
Sources: Batampos (2026) , Detik (2026)
Keywords: Flydubai Hijacking, Netanyahu Iran Claims, Flydubai FZ1073, False Flag Allegation, Israel Iran, Aviation Investigation
