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Netanyahu says pilot intentionally tried to crash plane with Israelis on board

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims a flydubai pilot tried to crash a plane carrying mostly Israeli passengers. He said the pilot stabbed the other pilot and attempted to crash the plane, but passengers stopped a "major disaster". Saudi Arabia has arrested and is questioning a flydubai co-pilot following the diversion of the Dubai-Tel Aviv service to the kingdom.

By BriefTea Editorial · 30 September 2026 at 15:13

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