FlyDubai alleged attacker was likely lone wolf, sources say

On September 30, 2026, a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv signaled an emergency shortly after takeoff and diverted over Jordanian airspace to land at Tabuk airport in Saudi Arabia. The plane carried around 150 people, mostly Israeli citizens. Initially, concerns arose about possible hijacking, prompting the Israeli Air Force to scramble fighter jets as a precautionary measure.

However, Israeli officials later clarified that the emergency signal was due to a physical altercation between the pilots rather than a hijacking attempt. No passengers were harmed during the incident. The flight's diversion and subsequent safety checks caused temporary uncertainty but ultimately ensured everyone’s well-being.