The Attorney General stated that the suspect reportedly admitted to acting alone. Officials indicated the suspect allegedly prepared for the attack both physically and psychologically, though these specific claims remain unverified.

Iran has stated it would deploy what it described as its most advanced and unconventional military assets should it face new attacks. The specifics and capabilities of these systems remain unverified and have not been independently confirmed.

According to the report, the individual allegedly intended to hijack the aircraft and execute a suicide attack on the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The stated objective was reportedly to maximize casualties among those present.

A drone strike, reportedly attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), hit the area of Wad al-Mahi, resulting in the deaths of dozens of people near a displacement camp, including women and children.