{
  "id": 10984557,
  "title": "Pilot carrying Israelis stabbed co-pilot, apparently tried to crash: Netanyahu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/pilot-carrying-israelis-stabbed-co-pilot-apparently-tried-to-crash",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T16:37:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261001/pilot-carrying-israelis-stabbed-co-pilot-apparently-tried-to-crash-netanyahu"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TEL AVIV, Israel — A pilot on a FlyDubai flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel allegedly stabbed another pilot and attempted to crash the aircraft carrying approximately 170 individuals, according to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Passengers and crew members swiftly subdued the attacker, and the plane safely landed in Saudi Arabia. Amidst the chaos, passengers screamed, and the FlyDubai flight issued an emergency alert, prompting an immediate descent from a great height. Israeli military scrambled warplanes, fearing the possibility of a hijacking. Upon landing in Israel, the extent of the injuries was evident as two men were seen on the plane's floor, visibly injured and bleeding. Medical personnel rushed to their aid, while others ensured the cockpit remained secure. Videos circulating on social media and reviewed by The Associated Press depicted the harrowing scene, with passengers weeping and pleading as the aircraft shook violently. Those who intervened \"saved many lives and prevented a major disaster,\" stated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, as investigators work to piece together the events leading up to the tragic incident.",
  "summary": "TEL AVIV, Israel — A pilot on a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel stabbed another pilot Wednesday and then apparently tried to crash the jetliner carrying around 170 people, Israel's prime minister said. Passengers and crew subdued the attacker, and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. As some passengers screamed, the FlyDubai flight issued an emergency alert and abruptly…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Netanyahu confirms that flydubai pilot conducted stabbing, commends passengers' heroicism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/netanyahu-confirms-that-flydubai-pilot-conducted-stabbing-commends",
        "published": "2026-09-30T14:08:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Pilot on Israel-bound flight stabbed another, tried to crash, Netanyahu says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/pilot-on-israel-bound-flight-stabbed-another-tried-to-crash-netanyahu",
        "published": "2026-09-30T15:08:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Pilot may have sought to crash Israel-bound flight after stabbing other pilot, Netanyahu says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/pilot-may-have-sought-to-crash-israel-bound-flight-after-stabbing",
        "published": "2026-09-30T15:13:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Pilot carrying Israelis stabbed co-pilot, apparently tried to crash: Netanyahu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/pilot-carrying-israelis-stabbed-co-pilot-apparently-tried-to-crash-10988312",
        "published": "2026-09-30T16:57:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Flydubai pilot ‘tried to crash plane’ after stabbing co-pilot: Netanyahu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/flydubai-pilot-tried-to-crash-plane-after-stabbing-co-pilot-netanyahu",
        "published": "2026-09-30T17:20:48.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}