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UPDATED Oct 6, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
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Israel prepared to intercept hijacked flydubai flight

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Israel was prepared to shoot down flydubai flight 1073, which had 166 Israelis onboard, if it continued toward Israel during an attempted hijacking. Two sources told CBS News that Israeli fighter jets would have entered Jordanian airspace to investigate once the aircraft reached a predetermined distance.
WHO: Israel
WHAT: Israel was prepared to shoot down flydubai flight 1073 if it continued toward Israel during an attempted hijacking.
WHEN: Oct 6, 2026 at 6:34 AM ET
WHERE: Jordanian airspace
WHY: The aircraft was reportedly being hijacked and might have continued toward Israel.
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Sources (2): Jerusalem Post, NBC News — Sign in for direct links

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