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Israel's Channel 14 says the preliminary suspicion in the Flydubai incident is that one pilot attempted suicide, putting the aircraft into a steep dive from 30,000 to 15,000 feet at around Mach 1. The second pilot reportedly fought him and regained control.

Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) The plane has landed safely at Tabuk airport. https://x.com/FaytuksNetwork/status/2105191026654879867/photo/1

The plane has landed safely at Tabuk airport. https://x.com/FaytuksNetwork/status/2105191026654879867/photo/1

Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) Israeli reports suggest an altercation between the aircraft’s pilots may have prompted activation of the emergency signal. The plane is expected to land in Saudi Arabia within minutes.

Israeli reports suggest an altercation between the aircraft’s pilots may have prompted activation of the emergency signal. The plane is expected to land in Saudi Arabia within minutes.

Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) An Israeli security official says the aircraft is expected to land in Saudi Arabia within the next few minutes, after which authorities hope to establish a clearer picture of what is going on.

The aircraft briefly pinged on approach to Tabuk airport

An Israeli security official says the aircraft is expected to land in Saudi Arabia within the next few minutes, after which authorities hope to establish a clearer picture of what is going on.

Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) The flydubai flight that had previously squawked 7500, the transponder code for unlawful interference, has now gone out of coverage on flight-tracking platforms near Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, at around 5,000 feet while squawking 7700, the general emergency code.

The flydubai flight that had previously squawked 7500, the transponder code for unlawful interference, has now gone out of coverage on flight-tracking platforms near Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, at around 5,000 feet while squawking 7700, the general emergency code.

Israeli fighter jets were scrambled toward the aircraft, according to N12. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz are holding urgent consultations. A senior security official says authorities still do not understand what is happening and are not convinced this is a hijacking.

Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) Israeli authorities are examining a possible hijacking. Contact with the aircraft has reportedly been lost. According to Channel 12

Israeli authorities are examining a possible hijacking. Contact with the aircraft has reportedly been lost. According to Channel 12

Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv briefly squwaked 7700 (international code for emergency) then 7500 (international code for a hijacking) while descending manually and turning around.

The aircraft entered a sharp right turn and descended rapidly at the same time. The plane was able to recover and is currently in level flight and not squawking emergency codes.

A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv briefly squwaked 7700 (international code for emergency) then 7500 (international code for a hijacking) while descending manually and turning around.

Airports in Lublin and Rzeszów have suspended flight operations to ensure freedom of operation for military aviation.

Israeli PM Netanyahu showed UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed new Israeli intelligence indicating Iran is resuming progress on its nuclear program, including new construction at the Pickaxe Mountain site. A senior Saudi security official also attended the meeting. Netanyahu warned Iran could launch a regional attack within “weeks.” - CNN

While in an interview with Clay Travis, Marco Rubio called Trump regarding Axios’ report about the U.S. granting sanctions relief to Iran in exchange for concrete Iranian steps regarding the nuclear program. Trump denied the report then drafted a Truth social post.

Breaking: Multiple Ukrainian power stations have come under a Russian attack, targeted by both ballistic missiles and Geran-5 drones. Power surges can be seen from CHP-5, and power outages have been reported in some areas of the capital.

Russia has launched several ballistic missiles towards Kyiv, prompting the deployment of interceptors from two defence systems. The extent of damage and the precise impact locations remain undetermined. The threat persists, as drones continue to approach the capital.

Efforts this week by Qatari mediators to broker a diplomatic breakthrough between the U.S. and Iran have made little progress, with neither side willing to budge, reports Axios

Breaking: The U.S. Navy awards Boeing a $20B+ contract for the Sixth-Gen F/A-XX Strike Fighter under the NGAD program. This includes multiple test aircraft for ground, airworthiness, systems, and weapons integration testing.

Earlier today, Pro-Russian candidate in Romania's 2024 Presidential Elections Călin Georgescu has now been placed in pre-trial detention for 30 days in Romania over fraud charges. Additional cases pending for fascist propaganda and illegal campaign financing.

Syrian security forces arrest a Hezbollah-affiliated cell attempting to deploy missile launchers near the Israel border. The operation, in the Yarmouk Basin, Daraa, involved internal security and the General Intelligence Directorate. Three operatives were detained, identities undisclosed.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid, after a security briefing with Netanyahu, stresses the need for professional handling of security threats, warning against using Israel’s security and IDF infrastructure for election videos. He assures that the IDF, Shin Bet, and police are ready for the elections, urging against public panic. For context, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video earlier today filmed at the Tel Nof Air Force base. In the broadcast, he claimed Israel had intelligence indicating that its "enemies" were planning to launch an attack specifically to disrupt the upcoming October 27 national elections.