Pilot stabbing raises new aviation travel security questions

MediumEventBen Gurion, Israel
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A co‑pilot attempted to crash a Tel Aviv‑bound flight by stabbing the pilot, prompting an investigation and leading the UAE to suspend all flights to Israel while repatriation flights were arranged.

Published
4 Oct 2026 · 21:00 UTC
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Source: hayspost.com

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