Flydubai Relief Flight from Saudi Arabia Lands in Israel

The relief flight that departed Saudi Arabia carrying passengers from the Flydubai flight has landed at Ben Gurion Airport, network Reshet 13 and news site ynet reported. According to ynet, 174 passengers who were stranded in Saudi Arabia following the emergency landing arrived in Israel, including the individuals who subdued the copilot inside the cockpit.

The arrival in Israel concludes hours of tension during which the passengers remained at the airport in the city of Tabuk, following the diversion triggered by the mid-air struggle. As reported by news outlet Behadrey Haredim, the passengers departed for Israel after approximately half a day on Saudi soil.