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The Flydubai incident has the UAE probing a cockpit attack in which a co-pilot, identified by reports as an Omani national, attacked the captain with an emergency axe and attempted to crash the plane toward Israel. Passengers and crew overpowered the attacker, and the flight landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Israel and regional authorities are reviewing cockpit-crew vetting and security procedures.
Israel has ordered a comprehensive security review of international flights following an incident in which an Omani co-pilot attacked the flight captain aboard a FlyDubai jet bound for Tel Aviv. Investigations focus on pilot vetting, cross-border checks, and possible security gaps as politicians react ahead of elections.
Officials say a co-pilot barred by Oman for extremist views attacked the captain, as passengers and crew halted a hijacking attempt over Tel Aviv. Investigations focus on aviation screening and regional security amid upcoming elections.