flydubai flight makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after cockpit attack

A flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot stabbed the pilot and attempted to hijack the aircraft. According to Israeli officials, the incident occurred shortly after the plane entered Jordanian airspace.

The Boeing 737 descended nearly 14,000 feet before crew members and passengers intervened to subdue the co-pilot. Both pilots sustained injuries and were hospitalized, while all 174 passengers were reported safe.