# U.A.E. opens investigation into FlyDubai cockpit attack

https://mins.news/en/video/82286

- CBC News, 2026-10-01 17:39 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgNDrMurBMY

> The U.A.E.’s prosecutor general has ordered an investigation into a stabbing aboard FlyDubai Flight FZ1073, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a struggle in the cockpit while flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Israel’s prime minister said Saudi Arabia was investigating the attacker. Israeli and Indian leaders praised captain Smit Machchhar as a hero for saving passengers.

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