The UAE Attorney General stated that a flydubai co-pilot attempted a terrorist attack on flight FZ1073. The flight was en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain with a crash axe and tried to seize control of the aircraft. During the incident, the passenger jet plunged significantly in altitude. Passengers and crew successfully subdued the attacker. The plane, carrying 174 people, diverted for an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances and motives behind the act. Israel is investigating if the co-pilot acted under direction, with warnings of severe consequences for any accomplices. Flydubai and El Al have suspended flights on the Israel route.