Pilot on Israel-bound flight stabs another, tries to crash plane, Netanyahu says
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On Wednesday, a commercial FlyDubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv with dozens of Israeli passengers and a total of 174 people on board experienced a violent mid-air altercation when one pilot allegedly stabbed another. According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and authorities, the incident occurred during an apparent effort by the pilot to crash the aircraft.
The flight was forced to divert to Saudi Arabia following the attack. In response to the event, Netanyahu announced that Israel plans to increase aviation security measures.
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KTLA 5 (Los Angeles, US)Focuses on the chaotic and bloody mid-air passenger jet scene.
ABC News (AU)Emphasizes the government's security response and the flight's diversion.
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