Co-pilot accused of trying to hijack Flydubai plane probably acted alone, Israeli sources say

The co-pilot accused of attacking his colleague on board the Flydubai flight to Israel and trying to seize the controls probably acted alone, Israeli sources told CNN. International investigators are still working to determine a motive but an Israeli official said information from the inquiry suggested the suspect acted alone. Another Israeli source said that, at the moment, Israel does not know of any link to a group or government. Both stressed this was their understanding so far. The United Arab Emirates and Israel are both investigating the incident. The Interior Ministry of Saudi Arabia, where the plane made an emergency landing, is also conducting investigations. The attorney general of the UAE, Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, said the co-pilot on board the flight had attempted to seize control of the plane by attacking his colleague with a crash ax – a piece of equipment required on most aircraft.