# Flydubai incident: UAE investigates possible 'terrorist' link to apparent attack on flight

https://mins.news/en/video/81852

- CNA, 2026-10-01 13:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USutcF4I6Us

> The UAE is investigating an incident on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain. The suspected attacker was arrested and is being held by Saudi Arabia after the plane made an emergency landing at Tabuk airport. Israeli intelligence authorities are also investigating.

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