https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-israel-bound-flight-diverted-to-saudi-arabia-after-violent-incident-between-pilotsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-israel-bound-flight-diverted-to-saudi-arabia-after-violent-incident-between-pilotshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-israel-bound-flight-diverted-to-saudi-arabia-after-violent-incident-between-pilots#u94121Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:01:46 +0000An Israel-bound Flydubai aircraft en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia following a violent cockpit altercation between the pilots. Israeli officials state the co-pilot stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the plane, prompting passengers to intervene and subdue the attacker. The aircraft activated a hijack-related code and plunged thousands of feet during the incident. The United Arab Emirates is investigating potential terrorist links to the attack, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the passengers for thwarting what he termed a s