Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a pilot was taken into custody after stabbing a fellow pilot and apparently attempting to bring down a flydubai flight traveling to Israel, according to BBC. The incident occurred on a Dubai-to-Israel route, and Netanyahu stated that all passengers were safe.
The Jerusalem Post reported that the pilot tried to hijack the Tel Aviv-bound flight. Reuters, citing Israeli officials, reported that passengers subdued the pilot who attempted to crash the aircraft. The BBC also published a breakdown of what is known about the Dubai-Israel plane incident following the reported stabbing.
Netanyahu's account, carried by the BBC and other outlets including the-star.co.ke, described the pilot as having been arrested after the stabbing and the apparent attempt to crash the plane. The reports did not specify the number of people on board, the exact time of the incident, or the condition of the injured pilot.
The flight was operated by flydubai, according to The Jerusalem Post. The route connects Dubai with Israel, a corridor that has seen commercial service in recent years.
Authorities have not released further details about the suspect's identity or a possible motive. It is also unclear whether the injured pilot received treatment on board or after landing.
What to watch next: Israeli and Emirati officials are expected to release more information about the investigation, the suspect's background, and the condition of the wounded pilot.
