Attacker's identity and motive unknown after flydubai flight to Israel escapes disaster after pilot stabbed

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A pilot on a flydubai flight to Israel was stabbed, but the aircraft avoided disaster; the attacker’s identity and motive remain unknown. Saudi and UAE authorities say investigations are underway, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the copilot was arrested.

Saudi and UAE authorities have said little publicly beyond confirming that investigations were underway. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the copilot was arrested.