An alleged terrorist stabbed a pilot heading to Israel but was subdued by crew and passengers. The incident occurred on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel, which Israeli officials described as involving an altercation between the pilot and co-pilot that led to the diversion of the aircraft.
The New York Times initially characterized the event using the term “altercation” rather than “attempted hijacking,” drawing widespread criticism online. Critics accused the outlet of minimizing the security threat and propagandizing for terrorists.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated the passengers, calling them heroes for preventing a potential terror attack by taking down the alleged attacker.
