Bombo International News Correspondent Diana Panes reported from Israel that over 170 passengers aboard a Flydubai flight arrived safely in Israel following an alleged attempt to crash the aircraft during a flight from Dubai.

Authorities are investigating allegations that an Omani co-pilot attacked the flight captain in an act of terror, prompting a dentist passenger to assist the injured captain in regaining control and executing an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

Passengers subsequently completed their travel to Israel while international authorities examine potential ties to ongoing regional conflicts.