UAE launches flydubai hijacking and terrorism investigation

DW1 October 2026, 10:06 UTCIsrael

The UAE's chief prosecutor said it's looking at the possibility of "terrorist activity or intent" in the alleged attempted hijacking of a flydubai commercial flight to Tel Aviv. It says it has jurisdiction in the case.

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