Tabuk is the public figure at the center of a flight-diversion incident involving Israeli PM Netanyahu’s office. Current role and detailed background are supplied by sources for context.
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has diverted and landed at Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after it transmitted emergency codes and an apparent altercation broke out in the cockpit. Israeli warplanes escorted the aircraft and officials have said the situation is under control. Flydubai has confirmed all passengers are safe and authorities are investigating.