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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.

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