# Attacker's motive remains unknown after Flydubai flight to Israel escapes disaster

https://mins.news/en/video/81606

- France 24 English, 2026-10-01 09:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wctLNoLm50

> The motive of an Omani copilot who stabbed the captain on a Flydubai flight to Israel remained unknown as regional investigators sought answers. The aircraft plunged dangerously and was forced to land in Saudi Arabia. Israeli passengers said the bloodied Indian captain opened the cockpit door, after which they grappled with the copilot.

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