Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot, tried to crash plane as Israel claims ‘terror attack’

A passenger on a Flydubai flight reported that the co-pilot attacked the pilot and attempted to crash the plane in what appeared to be a suicide attack. The co-pilot was subdued by passengers and crew.

The plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. According to Arutz Sheva - Israel National News, Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the incident was an attempted terrorist attack.

Katz credited the bravery of several Israeli passengers who overpowered the attacker and restored control of the aircraft. He also stated that the attacker intended to crash the plane with all its passengers.

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