# Israeli minister calls emergency landing of Israel-bound flight a ‘terrorist’ incident

https://mins.news/en/item/80207

- The Guardian, 2026-09-30 11:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/sep/30/dubai-israel-saudi-arabia-flydubai-flight-diversion-pilots-fight-latest-news-updates

> A flight bound for Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a physical fight between its pilot and co-pilot triggered fears of a hijacking. Israeli media reported that authorities were investigating whether one pilot deliberately tried to crash the plane. Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich called for tougher regional military action. Both pilots were injured, while all passengers were safe and accounted for.

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