Israel Scrambled Jets, Held Netanyahu Meeting Over Flydubai Scare; Hijacking Ruled Out

Israeli fighter jets scrambled Sept. 30, 2026 over a Flydubai Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight amid fears of a possible hijacking, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting to review the situation. Israel later ruled out hijacking. The aircraft diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, and landed safely.