Israeli minister claims ‘terrorist’ wanted to crash plane after Israel-bound flight’s emergency landing – latest
A Boeing 737 Max 8 traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a physical altercation between the pilots triggered hijacking alarms. Israeli officials have characterized the incident as a terrorist attack, claiming one pilot attempted to crash the aircraft before being subdued by passengers. The Israeli government used the event to advocate for intensified military operations against regional adversaries.
- ▪Flight FZ 1073 landed at Tabuk airport in Saudi Arabia after transmitting emergency signals indicating possible unlawful interference.
- ▪Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir described the incident as a terrorist act and called for escalated military campaigns in the region.
- ▪Passenger testimonies suggest that individuals stormed the cockpit to subdue an attacker, resulting in serious injuries to one of the pilots.
- ▪FlyDubai confirmed that all passengers on the flight are safe and accounted for following the incident.
- ▪Israeli authorities are treating the event as a terror incident while also considering other potential scenarios for the cockpit altercation.
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9m ago07.37 EDTIsraeli minister claims 'terrorist' attempted to crash plane bound for Tel AvivAn Israeli minister has decried what he described as a “terrorist” incident to kill Israelis after a flight was forced to land in Saudi Arabia when a physical altercation between the pilot and co-pilot prompted initial fears of a hijacking.A Boeing 737 Max 8 with up to 180 passengers on board made an emergency landing at Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk airport this morning after transmitting three emergency signals, one of which indicated what is known as a possible unlawful interference.
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