On The Hour – September 30, 2026 | Hijack Alert at 34,000 Feet: What Really Happened?...

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a violent cockpit altercation that triggered emergency and hijacking alerts, causing the aircraft to lose thousands of feet in altitude. Israel scrambled fighter jets amid concerns of a possible terror attack.

The plane landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Most passengers were Israeli nationals who remained in the country while officials arranged their return to Israel.