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A pilot aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv was stabbed by another pilot mid-flight, forcing the plane to divert. The attacking pilot was arrested and is being questioned, with Saudi Arabian authorities investigating the incident. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was too early to determine who was behind the attack. Passengers described scenes of panic and a 'nightmare' onboard as the aircraft was diverted, while US President Donald Trump expressed amazement at reports that an 'Israeli plumber' passenger helped land the plane. The episode has sparked wide speculation about possible motives, including a political or terror angle, given the flight's destination.
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