Airlines rush to bring Israelis home from Dubai after cockpit attack

A stabbing in a FlyDubai cockpit has sparked security fears and prompted rescue flights for stranded Israeli travelers.

A scary incident on a FlyDubai flight has left travelers stranded and regional tensions high. Someone attacked a pilot inside the cockpit, leading to a major security concern. Because of the attack and the general unease in the area—which is already on edge due to the war between the U.S. and Iran—many Israelis currently in Dubai have been unable to get home as planned. In response, Israeli airlines are stepping in to help. Arkia has sent the first of several planned rescue flights to bring these travelers safely back to Tel Aviv. Not everyone is happy about how this is being handled, thou…