WorldWhat happened on diverted Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv?

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after issuing a distress signal. Israel’s prime minister said one pilot stabbed the other and tried to crash the aircraft, though the cause remains unconfirmed. Passengers entered the cockpit and subdued one pilot; all passengers were safe, while both injured pilots were hospitalized.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-30 15:27Original