# Aviation and security experts react to hijacking attempt on Israel-bound flight

https://mins.news/en/video/80556

- CNN, 2026-09-30 15:21 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUBGi-u6HjI

> A Flydubai flight bound for Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia after one pilot stabbed the other and appeared to try to crash the plane, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. Passengers and crew subdued the assailant, who was arrested, he added. CNN analysts discuss the incident and aviation vulnerabilities.

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