# Netanyahu says Saudi authorities arrest and question Flydubai pilot

https://mins.news/en/item/80513

- TASS, 2026-09-30 15:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2195229

> Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a Flydubai pilot stabbed his co-pilot during a flight to Tel Aviv and apparently tried to crash the plane. Saudi authorities arrested and questioned the pilot, while Israel maintained constant contact with relevant officials to safeguard passengers and arrange their safe return home.

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