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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the pilot of a FlyDubai flight prevented an attack that could have led to a significant catastrophe. He stated that the pilot’s actions stopped a potential repeat of 9/11 during an attempted hijacking. The incident involved a suspect of Omani origin attempting to seize control of the plane.

Fox News emphasised Netanyahu’s assertion by headlining, “Pilot on Tel Aviv-bound FlyDubai ‘prevented another 9/11,’ Netanyahu says.” In contrast, Reuters focused on the background of the hijacker, stating, “Israel’s Netanyahu: Co-pilot of flydubai plane underwent radical Islamist indoctrination.” This highlights different angles of the narrative, with one focusing on the foiled attack while the other explores the hijacker’s motivations.

Coverage analysed: Fox News | Reuters

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