Israel‑bound Plane Stabbing: Passengers Detail Drama

Passengers aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv described a harrowing incident in which a pilot reportedly stabbed the crew and pushed the aircraft toward a crash.

Video footage from the cabin shows the plane suddenly plummeting 5,200 metres in less than two minutes, after which the crew and passengers called for emergency assistance. The aircraft was diverted to Saudi Arabia following the emergency.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed the event and said it will be fully investigated. Passengers captured the incident on their phones, and the footage has spread rapidly on social media.

The incident has raised serious concerns about aviation safety and the security of crew members on flights in the Middle East.