Israel Prepares to Shoot Down FlyDubai Plane After Co-Pilot Attack, Sources Reveal

Israel prepared to shoot down FlyDubai plane after co-pilot attack. Emergency landing in Saudi Arabia averted disaster.

October 5, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Tel Aviv, Israel — Israeli authorities were reportedly on high alert and ready to intercept a FlyDubai flight last week after the co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain and attempted to crash the aircraft, according to multiple sources, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and passengers aboard the plane.

The incident occurred as the plane was en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Israeli officials had a well-established protocol in place for potential 9/11-style scenarios. When the aircraft descended 14,000 feet, the Israeli Air Force attempted to contact the cockpit but received no response. A command center was quickly activated to assess the situation.

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Fighter jets were scrambled, and Israeli airspace was temporarily closed. However, the aircraft changed course toward Saudi Arabia, prompting Saudi forces to deploy their own jets. The captain managed to resist the co-pilot long enough to unlock the cockpit door, and a group of Israeli passengers and airline staff overpowered the attacker. Two off-duty pilots on board took control of the plane and made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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