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Netanyahu says pilot on FlyDubai flight stabbed another, tried to crash the plane
What happened
A FlyDubai flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a fight between pilots, one of whom was armed with a knife. The incident raised concerns about a possible hijacking, prompting Israel to scramble warplanes.
Timeline
- KSL Netanyahu says pilot on FlyDubai flight stabbed another, tried to crash the plane
- KSL What to know about the terrifying FlyDubai flight bound for Israel
- KUTV 2News (YouTube) FlyDubai flight makes emergency landing after violent cockpit fight
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What to know about the terrifying FlyDubai flight bound for Israel
— Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes A FlyDubai pilot stabbed another attempting to crash a flight to Israel. Passengers and crew subdued the attacker, landing safely in Saudi Arabia. The incident raises concerns about…