# Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots

https://mins.news/en/video/80321

- CNA, 2026-09-30 12:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzaIRM3EVdE

> A flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel was forced to land in Saudi Arabia after reports that its two pilots became involved in a physical altercation. Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.

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