Flydubai Plane Hijacked in Saudi Arabia, Passengers Safely Return to Israel
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
A Flydubai flight with 180 Israeli passengers was hijacked while flying from Saudi Arabia but was safely brought back to Ben Gurion Airport after passengers overpowered the hijacker. Prime Minister Netanyahu was present to greet them.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- 180 Israelis returned safely to Israel after their flight from Saudi Arabia was hijacked.
- Passengers bravely overpowered the hijacker, regaining control of the plane.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu was at Ben Gurion Airport to welcome the passengers.
- Dozens of ambulances were on standby for the passengers' arrival.
A Flydubai flight carrying 180 Israeli passengers from Saudi Arabia landed safely at Ben Gurion Airport on Tuesday, following a hijacking incident. Dozens of ambulances were on standby to receive the passengers upon their arrival.
The aircraft was reportedly hijacked by a terrorist while in Saudi airspace. However, Israeli passengers on board bravely overpowered the hijacker, regaining control of the plane and ensuring the safe return of everyone aboard.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was en route to Ben Gurion Airport to personally welcome the passengers back to Israel. The incident highlights the courage of the passengers who acted decisively to neutralize the threat.
