What happened
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the plane. The incident occurred on September 30, 2026, and all 174 passengers on board, mostly Israelis, were reported safe.
According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a passenger and crew members subdued the co-pilot, preventing a disaster. The co-pilot was arrested and is being questioned by Saudi authorities.
The plane, a Boeing 737 Max 8, dropped roughly 16,000 feet during the incident. Passengers described the scene as
