Dubai Flight to Israel Makes Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia After Pilot Dispute
A flight en route from Dubai to Israel's Ben Gurion Airport made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on September 30, 2026, carrying 180 Israeli passengers. The diversion was prompted by a reported hijacking threat received during the flight. Both Israeli and Saudi Arabian fighter jets were scrambled to escort the aircraft. The plane landed safely at Prince Sultan Airport after the crew communicated with Saudi air traffic control.
Following the landing, the situation was clarified: there was no actual hijacking attempt. The alarm was triggered by a physical altercation between two pilots in the cockpit. This incident caused significant concern among security services in both countries.
Relevant authorities are currently investigating the details of the conflict between the crew members. The passengers are awaiting further instructions to continue their journey to Israel.
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