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  "id": 10898029,
  "title": "Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/israel-bound-flight-diverted-to-saudi-arabia-after-brawl-between-10898029",
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  "published": "2026-09-30T08:25:17.000Z",
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  "summary": "An Israel-bound FlyDubai passenger plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a fight broke out between its two pilots, according to Israeli media. The plane transmitted an emergency signal shortly after takeoff, briefly raising fears that it may have been hijacked. All passengers onboard are safe.",
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        "published": "2026-09-30T09:53:05.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Commercial plane travelling from Dubai to Israel diverted to Saudi Arabia after distress call",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/commercial-plane-travelling-from-dubai-to-israel-diverted-to-saudi",
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        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots, Israeli official says",
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