FlyDubai pilot tried to crash Israel-bound flight, says Netanyahu

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A FlyDubai flight descended into chaos when the pilot was stabbed inside the cockpit, sending the aircraft plunging. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the attacker intended to crash the plane, which was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news

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