Passengers From Plane That Made Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia Arrive in Tel Aviv
The aircraft had taken off from Tabuk Airport after an earlier diversion linked to a mid-flight incident.
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Passengers aboard the flight that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia have arrived in Tel Aviv, according to Russian state news agency TASS, following a diversion linked to a stabbing incident on board.
The aircraft, operated by Flydubai, had been traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv when it was diverted after the alleged incident, in which the co-pilot reportedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the plane before being subdued by passengers and crew. The plane subsequently landed at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia before later continuing its journey.
Most passengers on the flight were reported to be Israeli citizens, contributing to heightened attention to the incident within Israel. Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, characterized the episode as an attempted act of terror.
Saudi authorities facilitated the emergency landing and the subsequent departure of passengers toward their original destination, though details of the coordination between Saudi, Emirati and Israeli authorities during the episode have not been fully disclosed.
An investigation into the incident, including the motive of the co-pilot involved, remains ongoing, with further details expected as authorities complete their inquiry.
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- Passengers from plane that made emergency landing in Saudi Arabia arrive in Tel Aviv — TASS (Russia)
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