Posted on 09/30/2026 8:57:29 AM PDT by Red Badger
Update - 10:12 AM Eastern:
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has now issued a statement regarding the Wednesday incident involving the Flydubai passenger jet bound for Tel Aviv.
BREAKING: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made his first public statement following the suspected attempted hijacking of the FlyDubai flight carrying Israelis. pic.twitter.com/TvgU2hev7f— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) September 30, 2026
Citizens of Israel: This morning was the most serious security incident ever on a flight destined for Israel from Dubai. Almost all the passengers on the flight were Israelis.
During the flight, as they approached The Land, one of the pilots stabbed the second pilot and apparently tried to crash the plane with its passengers on board.
I spoke with one of the Israeli passengers. He told me the plane entered a spin and began to dive. He told me that along the way, he managed to break into the cockpit with one of the crew members, and they restrained the stabbing pilot while he was still trying to sabotage the plane's systems. Another crew member who was on the plane entered the cockpit and managed to stabilize the aircraft.
I salute these heroes who showed resilience and extraordinary courage. They saved many lives. They prevented a major disaster.
The plane landed safely at the Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia, which was cleared of traffic. All passengers exited without injury.
The stabbing pilot was arrested and is currently being investigated by the Saudi authorities.
We are in continuous contact with the relevant authorities to ensure the safe continuation of the passengers' journey and their safe return home.
I have directed the security services to assess the threat in light of additional potential dangers. We conduct ongoing situational assessments and will update you as the situation develops.
Original story:
A Flydubai passenger jet bound for Tel Aviv had to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia Wednesday in what may have been an attempted hijacking or some other act of terror. Things were so dangerous and chaotic that Israel scrambled fighter jets in case it was a hijacking.
Confirmed details are scant at this point, but reports indicate that the copilot stabbed the pilot, possibly causing his body to pitch forward onto the controls and forcing the plane into a steep, terrifying dive. Other crew members made their way into the cockpit and took control of the plane, eventually making a safe landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Fox News reports that the incident may have stemmed from a disagreement between the pilot and copilot, but two Israeli officials believe it may have been a "terror attack," while "the Jerusalem Post separately reported that the growing assessment among Israel's security establishment, including the IDF, Mossad and Shin Bet, was that the incident was intended as an act of terror."
BREAKING: A flight bound for Israel makes an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a midair cockpit incident triggers fears of a possible hijacking and prompts Israel to scramble fighter jets.
One passenger tells Fox they believe the co-pilot stabbed the captain, who then fell onto the controls. Other passengers describe hearing screams as the plane suddenly plunged before landing safely in Tabuk.
Officials say the emergency stemmed from an altercation involving the pilots, not a hijacking. Everyone on board is reported safe as authorities investigate exactly what happened inside the cockpit.
@Jeff_Paul reports the latest on the ground in Tel Aviv.
Still unclear is what role the Israeli fighter jets were prepared to play if this really was a hijacking.
The scene inside the plane was horrifying. There is gruesome footage showing the bloodied pilot receiving care from the crew and passengers, and the copilot was noted to be unconscious and restrained.
One of the passengers from Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv confirms the passengers have overpowered the hijacker.
According to reports, the hijacker one of the pilots. He stabbed his co-pilot with the intention of crashing the plane into the ground. pic.twitter.com/ntmB90x0GQ
— Maccabee Task Force (@MacTaskForce) September 30, 2026 One passenger recounted the terror:
"There are many different accounts, but apparently the co-pilot stabbed the captain and collapsed onto the controls, shutting down the entire instrument panel. We began plunging downward for several minutes. Everyone on the plane was screaming, the overhead compartments opened, and the power went out. We were sure we were going to die. It was very scary," the passenger said.
There was visible damage to the plane from its rapid descent.
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“”I salute these heroes who showed resilience and extraordinary courage. They saved many lives. They prevented a major disaster.””
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While the heroes aboard the flight deserve that salute... I think that some thanks should be given to God... who was obviously in control and prevented the evil one from scoring a victory this time. The only question that remains is... what “other” plans does the enemy have, yet unrevealed and so far unattempted. High alert status now re: more possible “enemy” pilots.
Human beings do not need to live with MoFos or supporters of MoFos.
American: Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
MoFo: Death, slavery and the pursuit of Americans.
Yes, and don’t call me Shirley......That was my uncle’s name!...............
737 Max 8 is what I read.
The jihadist co pilot is from Oman gee the same country that is trying to make a deal with Iran to open the strait what happened today was heroism and a miracle reminds me so much of flight 93 just wish they would have lived too
Gee wonder what religion the wannabe mass murderer is?
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He was a ‘radical’ Jihadist, as if all Islamists aren’t Devil, Allah worshipping radicals.
AVIATION VISIBLE DAMAGE PING!..................😯
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Wow, there must have been some massive stress on that spiraling sinking airframe. Nothing like deadheading on a flight and suddenly being drafted to take over the controls of a plummeting aircraft.
Does anybody know who landed the plane?
Probably a Shiite Twelver.
The religion of peace caught acting out again.
Funny how you don’t wonder what religion the pilot who was stabbed is. Or, the religion of the pilot who stepped in to fly the plane , or the religion of the air traffic controllers in Saudi who helped bring the plane in safely for a landing.
the rudder broke off due to the rapid descent.
thank god no lives were lost.
israelis like americans have learned from 9/11 - passengers will no longer sit like sheep when a plane is hijacked.
In past years I have flown qemirates but I doubt I will be flying airlines with HQ in any middle east countries except El Al. And probably avoid airlines in other muslim countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, etc.
Two Indian pilots were travelling as passengers...............
Muslim States need to reign in their crazies...
Who the heck writes these patently absurd article titles?
With all due respect to your desire to be fair, one cannot ignore the stark reality that most terrorist attacks in these times are by radical Islamists.
At least they didn’t say ‘alleged’.............😆
Fourth Freeper reporting on this incident
Or at least stop subsidizing and/or arming them.
Regards,
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