Pilot stabbing forces Flydubai flight to divert after cockpit struggle

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Israeli and international reports said the incident occurred aboard a flight carrying mostly Israeli passengers. The alleged attacker was subdued, while the other pilot, identified in reports as Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, was credited with helping maintain control of the aircraft. Authorities are investigating the motive and circumstances; available reports differ on whether the incident should formally be classified as an attempted hijacking.

Sources: Anadolu Agency, BBC, The Guardian, Xinhua News Agency, The Straits Times, CNBC-TV18