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Flydubai flight from UAE to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia following cockpit altercation
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Flydubai pilots
Saudi Arabia (Tabuk Airport)
September 27, 2026
Original reports
A flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after a physical altercation between pilots.
Israeli officials are investigating the incident as a potential terror attack.
Reports conflict regarding the pilots' nationalities and the nature of the incident.
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