Indian pilot credited with saving 174 Israelis on Flydubai flight, says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said an Indian pilot was responsible for saving the lives of 174 Israelis on board a Flydubai flight.

Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia stated that initial reports indicate the pilot's condition is stable and he is receiving necessary medical care at a hospital in Tabuk.

According to the Maariv newspaper, Netanyahu has agreed to suspend Flydubai flights to Israel until the investigation into the incident is complete.