# Netanyahu says pilot stabbed another on FlyDubai flight and apparently tried to crash it

https://mins.news/en/video/80661

- The Associated Press, 2026-09-30 16:39 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAgmablP35I

> Netanyahu said a pilot on a FlyDubai flight bound for Israel stabbed another pilot and apparently tried to crash the aircraft. The flight issued an emergency alert and suddenly descended thousands of feet, prompting Israel to scramble warplanes over concerns about a possible hijacking.

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