The Flydubai incident: What has been established so far?

Israeli security leaks indicate that the Omani co-pilot on Flydubai flight FZ1073 intended to crash the plane and kill the passengers, although no evidence has yet emerged that a specific state or party was behind the incident. Israel is relying on the Emirati investigation after the Omani pilot was transferred to the UAE, while an Israeli investigation team made up of the Mossad, Shin Bet and the aviation authority is preparing to travel to the UAE and take part directly in the probe. Meanwhile, Israeli political statements, particularly by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, repeatedly hint that a state or party was behind the incident and speak of a possible Iranian link, while Flydubai has been barred from flying to Israel by Israeli decision and the UAE has extended the suspension of transport to Israel, amid opposition fears the issue will be exploited electorally.