A pilot on a Flydubai flight bound for Israel allegedly stabbed a co‑pilot and, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, tried to cause the aircraft to crash. The incident took place on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
During the event, the aircraft plummeted 17,000 feet (about 5,200 meters) within two minutes, forcing pilots to divert to a Saudi airport for an emergency landing. The crash‑attempt narrative was corroborated by passengers who filmed the turmoil aboard the plane. One man was heard shouting for help in the video that has since spread on social media.
Authorities are investigating the incident, with Israeli officials questioning whether the pilot’s actions constituted a deliberate attempt to bring down the aircraft. Meanwhile, the Syrian and Dubai airports remain on high alert, awaiting the arrival of the jet for thorough inspections and security checks.
