Netanyahu Claims Co-Pilot Tried to Bring Down Plane Due to Suicidal Tendencies

Netanyahu claimed, based on the initial investigation, that the co-pilot was attempting to bring down the plane and that his mental state was suicidal. He reported that earphone wires were first used to tie the accused's hands and later plastic strips were applied. According to Netanyahu, the accused was lying on the ground shouting to the crew, "Kill me, kill me." The Israeli prime minister claimed, based on this, that the accused wanted to bring down the plane.