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Israel-bound flight forced to divert, Fighting in Ethiopia

Sep 30, 2026 · 2m

Summary

A passenger flight from the UAE to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after one pilot stabbed another and allegedly attempted to crash the plane. The episode also covers Iran’s Foreign Minister receiving a US counterproposal regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as UN warnings about escalating violence and civilian risks in northern Ethiopia.

Topics discussed

UAE-Israel flight diverts after cockpit stabbing Context on UAE-Israel relations and security response Passenger account of the cockpit altercation Iran receives US counterproposal on Strait of Hormuz UN warns of increased risks in northern Ethiopia Promo for True Crime Reports: The Dosa King
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