Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describes 'apparently tried to crash the plane' incident

Key Highlights

• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describes 'apparently tried to crash the plane' incident
• Flydubai plane diverted to Saudi Arabia after stabbing incident
• Investigation underway into cause of incident

A pilot on an Israel-bound Flydubai flight stabbed another pilot and apparently tried to crash the plane. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said. The plane was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv when it plummeted 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes. Before being diverted to Saudi Arabia.

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Eyewitnesses inside the plane described the moment the incident happened. With one man calling for help in a video shared on social media. According to Israeli officials, the incident occurred around 10:30 local time. Passengers on board reported hearing a loud noise and seeing the attacker before the plane began its rapid descent.

said one passenger, who wished to remain anonymous. The plane, which was carrying 174 passengers and crew, was diverted to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where it landed safely. The pilot who was stabbed has been taken to a hospital for treatment, while the attacker is currently in custody.

Netanyahu described the incident as a and vowed to take action against those responsible. he said. The incident has raised concerns about the security of commercial flights in the region.

The Flydubai airline has issued a statement assuring passengers that the incident is under investigation and that the safety of its passengers and crew is its top priority. In The US has also offered assistance to the Israeli government in its investigation. Verified background context or upcoming next steps.

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Contextual Subheading: Investigation underway

The Israeli authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, which is ongoing. The investigation is being led by the Israeli police and will include forensic analysis of the plane and interviews with passengers and crew members.

Outcome / Next Steps.

The investigation is expected to take several days to complete. And the Israeli authorities are working closely with international partners to share intelligence and best practices in preventing and responding to similar incidents.