The army said its soldiers had prevented a “terror attack against Israeli civilians” and that the two suspects, both Palestinians from Hebron, used an M16 rifle and a handgun.
The US president’s endorsement comes late - but it may not have much impact.
It comes as new footage from the plane emerged, allegedly showing Hamam al-Hammami restrained after passengers stormed the cockpit.
“You need to do continual checks, ideally annual, just to understand motivations, linkages, activities, and behaviours.”
Questions are emerging over how the man evaded security measures including Israeli vetting.
The 27-year-old man was arrested in London, a day after British PM Andy Burnham said there are “strong indications” Iran was involved in the incident.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson warned that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded US sanctions.
The US President has taken another swipe at Canada, claiming the nation wants to be a US state.
Iran was warned that if the war restarts it will unleash weapons with far more damage than seen before.
Donald Trump says he will meet with the North Korean leader later this year as he scales back military drills with South Korea.