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Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv diverted after pilot attack

Al Jazeera reports that a pilot was attacked aboard the flight. Its video shows the aftermath, but the circumstances remain unclear.

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Adrian Cole
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Source: Al Jazeera Global News · View original source
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A Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv was diverted after a pilot was attacked, according to a video report published by Al Jazeera on 30 September.

Al Jazeera’s report shows what it describes as the aftermath of the attack. The supplied information does not establish how or where the incident occurred.

The flight’s origin and diversion destination have not been specified. No details were provided about the pilot’s condition or who carried out the attack.

The brief report also does not say whether anyone was arrested. Further details about the incident were not available in the supplied material.

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