TERROR TIED DOWN: Passenger Confirms Attacker Restrained After Cockpit Stabbing
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A passenger aboard the Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv captured tense moments after a cockpit stabbing, stating there is a seriously injured person and the terrorist is tied up. The video shows the aftermath of a violent struggle that caused the aircraft to drop sharply in altitude before an emergency diversion. Passengers intervened to restrain the attacker, identified by Israeli officials as the co-pilot in what security agencies assess as a deliberate terror attempt. Both pilots were hospitalized after the plane landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The Mossad is managing the overall response in close coordination with the Shin Bet, according to reports from the scene. Israeli security services view the incident as targeted at the large number of Israeli passengers on board. The quick action by travelers prevented further escalation during the critical minutes of the flight.
Authorities continue examining the sequence of events that led the aircraft to transmit emergency and hijacking signals before the safe landing. Off-duty crew and passengers worked together to secure the cockpit and stabilize the situation after the attack. The joint Mossad and Shin Bet handling underscores the high priority given to the case as investigators seek full details on the motive and planning. Officials have confirmed all passengers reached the ground unharmed aside from the injured flight crew. The episode has intensified scrutiny of cockpit security protocols on international routes carrying Israeli travelers. Security teams remain focused on gathering evidence and ensuring a thorough accounting of the midair confrontation.