Israel sees attempted terrorist attack on flight diverted to Saudi Arabia
Native of Vitoria (ES), graduated in journalism in 2023 and began her career on the independent portal A Investigação. Currently, she is pursuing a postgraduate degree in literature, arts, and philosophy at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul and is a reporter for Revista Oeste in São Paulo, where she writes about Brazil, politics, and international affairs.
TL;DR
- An incident involving a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia.
- The co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the plane.
- Crew members managed to regain control of the aircraft.
- The plane lost approximately 14,000 feet of altitude rapidly before stabilizing.
- The flight landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- Emergency codes related to danger and a possible hijacking were transmitted.
- Israel's Minister of National Security called the co-pilot a terrorist who intended to kill Israelis on board.