Fighter jets scrambled after passenger plane issues 'hijacking' alert

Israeli fighter jets were scrambled after a FlyDubai flight carrying 174 passengers triggered what was initially feared to be a hijacking alert, according to the report. The emergency signal prompted Israel and Saudi Arabia to deploy fighter aircraft to escort the plane. The alert was reportedly triggered by an alleged fight between the two pilots, which first raised concerns of a possible takeover. The short report did not provide additional details on the incident’s outcome, the location of the aircraft, or whether authorities later determined the threat level was false. It also offered no further confirmed information about any arrests, investigations, or communications with the pilots beyond the initial emergency trigger.