Flydubai attempted hijacking

Israel recognizes passengers of attempted flydubai hijacking as victims of 'hostile actions'

The decision was made after the Defense Ministry received confirmation from investigative authorities, including the Shin Bet and Mossad, that the hijacking was indeed an attempted terror attack.

The attempted attack on flydubai flight FZ1073 has raised questions over whether the incident was an isolated act or part of a wider terrorist network targeting Israel.
A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.

Passengers of attempted flydubai hijacking fight for recognition as terror victims

The Omani pilot-terrorist who attempted to carry out an attack on a Flydubai flight.

The lesson from the nightmare flight – and the disturbing detail still not fixed

A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 plane lands at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) using the River Visual approach to Runway 19 on August 5, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia; Illustrative.

United flight returns to airport after passenger spotted texting about hijacking aircraft


Ethiopian Airlines flight turned away from Israel after pilot revealed to be Indonesian - report

The Islamic country of Indonesia currently has no diplomatic ties with Israel, making its nationals ineligible for flying to Israel due to the security risk.

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787.

Flydubai hijacking survivor, filmmaker, to reveal unseen footage, testimony in new documentary

Documentary filmmaker Eyal Datz, who survived the attempted hijacking of flydubai Flight 1073 alongside his father, is creating a new KAN film featuring unseen footage and passenger testimony.

Director Eyal Datz and his father, Yaakov.

Bennett's comments about sitting with Netanyahu in next gov't were 'unsuccesful irony,' Lapid says

Lapid then explained how Netanyahu repeatedly manages to overshadow opposition leaders and dominate the media agenda, this time over warnings of a possible war with Iran.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid speaks during a press conference as part of the Together party election campaign in Tel Aviv, central Israel, August 19, 2026.

Saudi Arabia needs allies against the Houthis, but will it turn to Israel? - analysis

The flydubai attack may not bring Israel and Saudi Arabia closer, but it forces Riyadh to ask: Should it keep one of its strongest potential regional partners at arm’s length?

 Illustrative image of Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman

'I didn't plan it': Israeli flydubai survivor goes viral for striking Trump's iconic pose

A bloodied face, a raised fist, and an unmistakable resemblance to one of the most famous political photographs of recent years.

‘I didn't plan it’: Israeli flydubai hero reacts to viral Trump-style photo

'I became paranoid': Flydubai passenger suspects crew members aided hijacker, calls for probe

Speaking to the Post, Asaf Rajuan called for an investigation into flight attendants he suspects may have assisted the hijacker, citing alleged attempts to interfere with the attacker’s restraints.

Flydubai passenger Asaf Rajuan.

The lone wolf illusion: Alone in action, not in ideology - opinion

A terrorist does not need to receive a phone call, a payment, or a set of instructions from an organization to be linked to it. The connection can be having been influenced by their ideology.

Hamam al-Hammami

Herzog invites Captain Smit Machchhar, Indian pilot who helped subdue flydubai hijacker, to Israel

"I look forward, once you have regained strength, to welcoming you to Jerusalem and expressing the appreciation and the love of our grateful nation,” Herzog wrote, wishing Machchhar a full recovery.

Captain Smit Machchhar reads a letter from President Isaac Herzog in the hospital, October 10, 2026.

Mark Feuerstein heads to Israel to film new thriller

American-Jewish actor Mark Feuerstein is heading to Israel to begin filming 'Midair', an action-packed intelligence thriller for Yes co-starring Aviv Alush and Gal Malka.

Mark Feuerstein

The land and sky of miracles: Flydubai hijacking reminded Israel of God's protection - opinion

The dramatic events of flydubai’s flight 1073 – what I like to call “the miracle at 30,000 feet” – have brought to the surface a host of eye-opening revelations.

FLYDUBAI FLIGHT FZ1073 passengers arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport after the terror attack was thwarted, Sept. 30.