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A flydubai aircraft carrying Israelis who experienced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia parked at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, 30 September, 2026

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Video. Attacker's motive unknown after flight to Israel escapes disaster

Updated: 01/10/2026 - 12:23 GMT+2

Saudi and UAE authorities have said little publicly beyond confirming that investigations were underway. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the copilot was arrested.

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