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FlyDubai passengers recount terror after hijacking attempt

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Terry Martin
September 30, 2026

After an alleged terror attack on a FlyDubai flight to Israel, passengers described scenes of panic. Israeli PM Netanyahu hailed the crew's heroic response.

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