Inside the Flydubai attack that could upend Israeli elections

飞Dubai袭击事件可能颠覆以色列选举

The Global Story

2026-10-01

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How did the passengers of Flydubai's flight FZ1073 prevent a catastrophe after a cockpit attack? And what does this incident mean for Israel at a politically charged moment? On Wednesday, a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after one pilot allegedly stabbed the other. The aircraft entered a 17,000ft plunge before passengers and crew forced their way into the cockpit, overpowered the alleged attacker and helped bring the plane back under control. The injured pilot, identified as Indian national Capt Smit Machchhar, was taken to hospital after the flight landed and later called a "hero" by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Now, Israeli officials are investigating whether the stabbing was an act of terrorism – and whether any warning signs were missed. On The Global Story, Tristan Redman speaks to BBC Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell, who explains what we know so far about the Flydubai flight and the significance of a suspected security incident so close to pivotal elections in Israel. Producers: Sam Chantarasak and Valerio Esposito Executive producers: James Shield and Martine Powers Senior news editor: China Collins Photo: A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
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  • On Wednesday, Fly Dubai Flight FZ1073 was unexpectedly grounded

  • en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv after a pilot stabbed another pilot in the cockpit.

  • In the hours that followed, there was huge confusion over what really happened as dramatic videos

  • of the incident emerged and journalists the world over scrambled to find out who was involved.

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