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Flydubai Dubai-Tel Aviv flight suspected hijacked, Israeli jets scrambled
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On September 30, a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv with approximately 180 passengers aboard transmitted a 7700 emergency code followed by a 7500 hijack code, according to Israel's Channel 12. Israeli Air Force fighter jets were scrambled and headed toward the aircraft. The plane reportedly circled over Jordanian airspace before diverting to Saudi Arabia. Israeli authorities have been unable to establish contact with the aircraft, and the flight is not permitted to land in Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and Transportation Minister Miri Regev are holding emergency consultations on the incident.
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September 30 — A Flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv triggered both a 7700 emergency code and a 7500 hijacking code early Wednesday, according to Israel's Channel 12.
In response, Israeli Air Force fighter jets were scrambled and dispatched toward the aircraft's direction.
Key developments:
- The aircraft, carrying approximately 180 passengers, circled over Jordanian airspace before diverting toward Saudi Arabia.
- Israeli authorities have been unable to establish contact with the plane.
- The flight has been denied permission to land in Israeli territory.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and Transportation Minister Miri Regev are currently holding emergency consultations on the matter.
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