Distress Signal on Dubai-Tel Aviv Flight; Possible Hijacking
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A Flydubai passenger aircraft flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv issued a distress signal, triggering a major security response. The plane, carrying over 150 passengers, changed course over Saudi Arabia, raising suspicions of hijacking. Israeli Air Force jets were scrambled, and Prime Minister Netanyahu held an emergency meeting. The plane eventually landed in Saudi Arabia. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
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