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Story summary
- A flydubai Boeing 737 (flight FZ1073) diverted and landed safely at Tabuk Airport.
- The aircraft sent squawk 7700, then 7500 for unlawful interference, then back to 7700.
- It was en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv with about 180 passengers.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened security officials as fighter jets were scrambled.
- Flydubai confirmed the incident and said teams are working with authorities to return passengers.
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