Flydubai flight to Israel diverted after emergency broadcast

A Flydubai plane flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia on September 30 after an emergency signal came from the cockpit. The plane landed safely, and all passengers and crew were unharmed. Reports say an incident between the two pilots took place, though the details are not yet clear. Israeli security officials and government leaders were told about the emergency signal straight away. The Israeli military sent fighter jets in response. Israeli officials said they did not believe the plane had been hijacked. The Israeli prime minister and defence minister held a security meeting after the broadcast. The exact cause of the cockpit incident has not been confirmed.