Israel Envoy Reuven Azar On Flydubai Scare: ‘All The Characteristics Of Terror Attack’ | Exclusive

Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has described the mid-air attack aboard a Flydubai flight as having “all the characteristics of a terror attack”, while stressing that the investigation is still underway. In an exclusive interview with India Today Global, Azar said Indian Captain Smit Machchhar’s bravery helped passengers enter the cockpit and restrain the attacker after the pilot was stabbed. He said Israel’s security protocols were activated after the aircraft changed course and lost altitude, with fighter jets scrambled to assess the situation. Azar also highlighted regional cooperation involving Israel and Arab countries following the incident.