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Israeli jets scramble after flydubai flight reports hijack threat
An Emirates-based airline flight bound for Tel Aviv triggered emergency protocols after reporting a potential hijacking incident. Israeli air force jets were deployed as a precautionary measure while authorities investigated the threat.
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Israeli defence forces mobilised fighter aircraft on Wednesday after receiving a distress signal from a flydubai aircraft heading to Tel Aviv. The low-cost carrier's flight transmitted a hijack alert, prompting immediate response from military and civilian aviation authorities in Israel.
Israeli jets were scrambled to intercept and monitor the aircraft as it approached Israeli airspace. The exact nature of the threat and circumstances triggering the emergency alert were not immediately disclosed by authorities.
Flydubai, the budget airline subsidiary of the Emirates Group, operates regional routes across the Middle East and South Asia. The incident comes amid heightened security vigilance in aviation across the region.
Israeli aviation authorities coordinated with emergency services to prepare for a potential emergency landing. The status and location of the aircraft at the time of the alert were being monitored by military and civilian agencies.
No further details regarding passenger safety or the outcome of the incident were immediately available.