Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the pilot attempted to kill all passengers onboard. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, according to media reports, initially assessed the incident as a potential jihadist terrorist act. He indicated the alleged intention was to crash the aircraft, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board. The incident occurred on a Flydubai flight; however, the airline stated the motives remain unknown. A pilot from Saudi Arabia has been detained in connection with the event. Further investigation is underway to determine the full scope and intent of the incident. Authorities are working to ascertain whether this was a deliberate act of terrorism or another cause.