Israeli Passengers Subdue Knife-Wielding Assailant on Flydubai Flight
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a severe incident when one pilot was allegedly attacked by another, leading to a struggle in the cockpit and a steep dive. Preliminary investigations suggest a possible attempt at a terrorist act by one pilot, with the other intervening to regain control. Passengers reported hearing shouts and seeing blood, with one witness stating a pilot was attacked with a folding knife. Israeli passengers, along with crew members, reportedly subdued the assailant. The aircraft, flight FZ1073, diverted and made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. All individuals on board survived. The incident caused significant alarm in Israel, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convening an emergency meeting and the Ministry of Defense and IDF General Staff taking control of the situation. Israeli fighter jets were scrambled as a precaution while authorities worked to understand the unfolding events. Flydubai confirmed the safe landing and is coordinating with authorities.
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