Dramatic Dubai Flight Terror Attempt Ends Safely in Israel
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
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- Co-pilot attempted terror attack on Dubai to Tel Aviv flight.
- He stabbed the captain and tried to crash the plane.
- Israeli passengers intervened and subdued the attacker.
- The plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia.
- All passengers and crew were returned to Israel.
A "Fly Dubai" flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a dramatic terror attempt when the co-pilot, identified as Israeli, attempted to hijack the plane and crash it with 174 passengers aboard. The incident began shortly after takeoff when the co-pilot stabbed the captain and seized control of the cockpit.
Passengers, described as resourceful Israelis, noticed the unfolding struggle and intervened. Their actions, along with the crew's efforts, led to the co-pilot being subdued. The plane was subsequently diverted and landed safely in Saudi Arabia.
Following the incident, the aircraft and its passengers were returned to Israel. The event caused significant tension and concern in Israel for several hours as the situation developed. The full sequence of events, from the initial hijacking attempt to the safe return, was detailed by i24NEWS.
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