Israel-Bound Flight Diverted to Saudi Arabia After Cockpit Clash

An Israel-bound flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a clash between pilots triggered a hijacking distress signal. Israel and Saudi Arabia scrambled fighter jets amid the alert. The Israeli prime minister's office later ruled out a hijacking, and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia.

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Despite a brief emergency alert signalling a hijacking, the Israeli prime minister's office confirmed this had been ruled out.

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Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots

Despite a brief emergency alert signalling a hijacking, the Israeli prime minister's office confirmed this had been ruled out.

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