Israel-Bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia After Pilot Dispute
The Flydubai flight's diversion briefly raised hijacking fears and prompted Israel to scramble warplanes, though officials say a feud between the two pilots was to blame.
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A commercial flight traveling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, briefly raising concerns about a possible hijacking, according to a report by The Guardian.
Israeli media, citing security officials, said the incident stemmed from a dispute between the aircraft's two pilots. Everyone on board was reported safe.
The scare prompted Israel to scramble warplanes as a precaution. The aircraft landed at Tabuk, a facility in Saudi Arabia that serves both civilian and military purposes.
The Guardian's report did not identify the airline by name in its account, though it noted the flight had originated in Dubai and was bound for Israel when the emergency arose.
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- Israel-bound passenger plane makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after reported fight between pilots — The Guardian — World
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