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FlyDubai flight stabbing being investigated as terrorism

Original: 🟠 UPDATE FlyDubai Flight Stabbing Incident The plane plummeted thousands of feet before passengers took control. Senior

A stabbing aboard a FlyDubai flight reportedly caused the plane to plummet thousands of feet before passengers intervened and took control. Senior Israeli and Saudi officials briefed on the investigation say the attack increasingly appears to be an act of terrorism. Details about casualties and the suspect have not yet been confirmed as investigators review the incident.

Why now: Reports that the mid-flight attack is being treated as terrorism are driving widespread attention across the Middle East and beyond.

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• 🟠 UPDATE FlyDubai Flight Stabbing Incident The plane plummeted thousands of feet before passengers took control. Senior Israeli and Saudi officials briefed on the investigation say the attack increasingly looks like an act of terrorism. 📰 https://www.… · GeoWire · 2

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