Passenger Stops Flydubai Co-Pilot in Mid-Flight Attack

In September 2026, a Flydubai flight was the scene of an alleged attack in which one pilot stabbed the other, according to Israeli officials who are investigating the incident as a terrorist attack. A passenger, Yaniv Hayoun, said he grabbed and choked the attacker to stop him. Israeli officials said the co-pilot tried to crash the plane with those on board. Hayoun recounted the events to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who met him. Israeli ministers called for increased military action after the incident.