Flight Carrying Israelis Diverted After Mid-Air Stabbing
A Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv was rerouted after a stabbing on board, which Israeli officials described as an act of terror.
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A Flydubai flight traveling to Tel Aviv was diverted following a stabbing incident on board, according to Al Jazeera, with Israeli officials characterizing the episode as an act of terror.
Details of the incident remained limited, but Israeli authorities said the aircraft was rerouted as a safety precaution after the stabbing took place mid-flight. The flight's diversion prompted heightened security attention, given the large number of Israeli passengers reportedly on board.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the incident, according to separate reporting, saying a member of the flight crew had attempted to harm another crew member before being subdued by passengers and other crew. Authorities in the region were said to be investigating the motive behind the attack.
The aircraft was diverted to an alternate airport before passengers were later able to continue their journey to Israel. Flydubai has not issued a detailed public statement on the circumstances of the incident.
Aviation and security officials in the region were continuing to investigate the episode, which briefly raised alarm given the ongoing regional tensions surrounding Israel and its neighbors.
Sources
- Jerusalem Daily: Flight carrying Israelis diverted after stabbing — Al Jazeera — All
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