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Israeli Passengers Refuse Flydubai Rescue Flight from Saudi Arabia
Israeli passengers stranded in Saudi Arabia after an attempted hijacking refused to board a flydubai rescue flight, demanding an Israeli aircraft and crew. Defense officials are seeking Saudi approval for an Israeli Air Force plane to repatriate the citizens.
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What happened
- 01Israeli passengers refused a flydubai rescue flight from Saudi Arabia.
- 02They demanded an Israeli aircraft and pilots for their return.
- 03The refusal followed an attempted hijacking of their original flight.
- 04Defense officials are seeking Saudi approval for an Israeli Air Force plane.
- 05Passengers described the situation as a 'hellish' ordeal.
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