Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that "we are maintaining continuous contact with the relevant authorities to ensure the continued safety of the passengers and to ensure their open return home." In a video he released, Netanyahu added: "I spoke with one of the Israeli passengers. He told me that in an unconventional way, he managed to break into the cockpit with one of the crew members, and together they neutralized the rogue pilot while he was trying to sabotage the aircraft's systems. All passengers are out of danger. The rogue pilot has been arrested and is currently being interrogated by the Saudi authorities. We are conducting ongoing situation assessments, and we will update you in accordance with developments."