Netanyahu on alleged FlyDubai pilot stabbing: "I don't think it was a hijacking"

By CBS Evening News

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A FlyDubai flight headed for Israel made an emergency landing on Wednesday after one of the pilots allegedly stabbed the other. Tony Dokoupil spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to discuss the incident. "CBS Evening News" delivers the day's most important stories, delivering context and depth to bring greater understanding to your world. Check local listings for "CBS Evening News" broadcast times. Subscribe to the "CBS Evening News" YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/CBSEveningNews Watch full episodes of "CBS Evening News": https://cbsnews.com/evening-news/full-episodes/ Follow "CBS Evening News" on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cbseveningnews/ Like "CBS Evening News" on Facebook: https://facebook.com/CBSEveningNews Follow "CBS Evening News" on X: https://twitter.com/CBSEveningNews Download the CBS News app: https://cbsnews.com/mobile/ Try Paramount+ free: https://paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-05-10aeh8h For video licensing inquiries, contact: licens

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