'I Choked Him': Plumber Subdues Flydubai Attacker, Meets Bibi in Bloodied Shirt | Firstpost Live| 4K

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A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv descended into chaos after the co-pilot allegedly attacked and stabbed the Indian captain mid-air. Flight FZ1073 issued emergency and possible hijacking signals before diverting to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where it landed safely. Passengers later described terrifying moments inside the aircraft and how they helped overpower the attacker. In this Firstpost Live video, we tell you how the co-pilot remains in Saudi custody as investigators examine the incident and his possible motive. After a replacement flight brought passengers back to Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the passengers and captain who helped prevent a potential catastrophe. Josh Barnes tells you more. 00:00 - Introduction & Headline Overview 01:30 - Flydubai Flight Attack: What Happened Mid-Air 04:45 - The Plumber Hero: Subduing the Attacker 08:15 - Meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu in Bloodied Shirt 12:00 - Eyewitness Accounts & Reaction to the Incident 15:30 -

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