FlyDubai passengers recount terrifying ordeal as pilot allegedly attempted to hijack and crash flight to Israel

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FlyDubai flight 1073 experienced an alleged attempted hijacking and crash attempt by one of its pilots.
The flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
Passengers described severe turbulence and a chaotic atmosphere during the incident.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that one pilot stabbed the other and attempted to crash the plane.
Passengers and off-duty crew members are credited with intervening to stop the attacker.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz called it an attempted jihadist terror attack.
The incident is being investigated as a potential Sept. 11-style terror attack.
The pilot was arrested by Saudi authorities, and Israel is working to return the passengers home.

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