✉news WarTerrorism first seen 19 h ago, last 6 h ago, peak #2
Stabbed pilot's action thwarted attack on Israel-bound flight
Original: Stabbed pilot opened cockpit door, helping thwart attack on flight to Israel
A pilot stabbed during an attack aboard a flight bound for Israel opened the cockpit door, an action credited with helping thwart the assault and keep the aircraft under crew control. The incident is drawing attention to the quick response of the flight crew and renewed questions about in-flight security on routes to Israel.
Why now: A violent attack on a commercial flight is rare and alarming, and the pilot's decisive role in stopping it is striking.
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