First Thing: Details remain unclear after ‘terror attack’ on Dubai-Israel flight
A Flydubai flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a co-pilot stabbed the pilot, causing the aircraft to lose altitude rapidly. Israeli officials labeled the incident a terror attack, while Prime Minister Netanyahu stated it was too early to determine the specific perpetrators. Flydubai has suspended all flights to and from Israel pending a full investigation into the cockpit incident.
- ▪Pilot Smit Machchhar opened the cockpit door to allow relief pilots to take control after the co-pilot stabbed him and caused a 14,000-foot drop.
- ▪Israel's ambassador to the UN described the incident as a terror attack, though Netanyahu said the ultimate responsibility is still unclear.
- ▪Flydubai announced the suspension of its flights to and from Israel while authorities conduct an investigation.
- ▪Donald Trump commented on the event, suggesting the co-pilot was either a terrorist or a mentally unstable individual.
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Passengers from a Flydubai flight that made an emergency landing arrive at Ben Gurion Airport. Photograph: Xinhua/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenPassengers from a Flydubai flight that made an emergency landing arrive at Ben Gurion Airport. Photograph: Xinhua/ShutterstockFirst Thing newsletterUS newsFirst Thing: Details remain unclear after ‘terror attack’ on Dubai-Israel flightNetanyahu says it is too early to tell who was behind the apparent attempt to crash flight after pilot stabbedMartin BelamThu 1 Oct 2026 06.45 EDTLast modified on Thu 1 Oct 2026 06.47 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleGood morning.
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