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Captain of Israel-bound plane stabbed by co-pilot in cockpit, causing plane to plunge 5km
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Andrew Koay , as published by Mothership
· September 30, 2026
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A plane headed for Israel was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a suspected attempt to hijack the flight was averted. According to the BBC, the Flydubai flight was two hours into a trip from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the incident occurred. Accounts from passengers on the fli...
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Key points According to the BBC, the Flydubai flight was two hours into a trip from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the incident occurred. A plane headed for Israel was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a suspected attempt to hijack the flight was averted. More safety Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? A plane headed for Israel was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a suspected attempt to hijack the flight was averted. According to the BBC, the Flydubai flight was two hours into a trip from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the incident occurred. Accounts from passengers on the fli...
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