BIG: CENTCOM officially ends Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, last US forces and equipment departed Erbil Air Base today.

CENTCOM commander:

Iraqi security forces now possess the capacity to unilaterally manage threats to their homeland.

US forces "remain ready to respond to any ISIS threats that arise."

Report: Some Israelis in Saudi Arabia are refusing to board a FlyDubai flight back to Israel, and a solution has not yet been found.

Here's another image of the broken rear wing of the aircraft.

It's a miracle that the plane landed.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement:
"I commend the heroes on the flight from Dubai who showed resourcefulness and courage. I have instructed the security system to prepare for potential additional threats."

(Dubbed from Hebrew to English with AI)

Israeli Minister of Defense:

The serious incident on the FlyDubai plane was an attempt at a jihadist attack, which was only thwarted thanks to the bravery of several Israeli passengers who broke into the cockpit, overpowered the terrorist, and with their own hands, restored control of the plane to another flight crew present there. According to the initial information we have, the terrorist's intention was one: to crash the plane with all its passengers.

The flight is expected to take off soon. Rigorous checks have been carried out by the authorities on the crew.

Out of the 174 passengers on the plane, 166 were Israelis.

Prime Minister Netanyahu right now.

The head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council:

"Just as hosting American military bases did not bring you security, hosting the "butcher of Gaza" will not yield positive results. Learn lessons from the last war, cease fueling conflicts, and stop making baseless accusations regarding Iranian threats."

To me it looks like the Iranians are claiming resposibility.

Spokesperson for the Israel Airports Authority:

The flydubai rescue plane is expected to take off from Saudi Arabia in the next few minutes, heading to Ben Gurion Airport.

The estimated flight duration is approximately 45 minutes.

The Israelis are on their way home from Saudi Arabia. 🇸🇦

Report: Prime Minister Netanyahu and his entourage have just left his office in Jerusalem and are heading to Ben Gurion Airport, where they will greet the returnees from Saudi Arabia.

The plane is now entering Israeli airspace.

Air Force jets accompany the plane

The eagle has landed

Joy

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke today with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed.

Netanyahu is also expected to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump later this evening.

The Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, stated tonight:

"We strongly condemn the continued brutal attacks by the occupation authorities against our brothers and sisters in Palestine and the Gaza Strip, as well as the repeated violations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

The Kingdom's commitment to the rights of the Palestinian people is a firm stance and a continuous effort that will not cease until the Palestinian people achieve their legitimate rights."

He had to do it since hosting Israelis is not a very popular thing among Saudis, and yet he chose to host Israelis in the country.