What happened on diverted Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv? | Aviation News | Al Jazeera

A Flydubai flight (FZ1073) from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after issuing a distress signal, appearing to be a hijacking attempt. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that one pilot had stabbed another and tried to crash the plane, though there has been no official confirmation of hijacking. Both the captain and first officer were hospitalized at Tabuk airport after sustaining injuries. Footage shows the pilot with stab wounds and passengers in distress onboard.