The passengers of the Flydubai flight, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an altercation between the pilots, landed safely in Tel Aviv this Wednesday. The original flight, bound for Israel, had to change its route when a copilot stabbed the pilot and attempted to crash the plane with around 170 people on board. Passengers applaud after landing safe and sound in Tel Aviv. Passengers filmed the moment of landing in the Israeli capital. Most raised their arms, clapped, and shouted with relief after a long day of terror. Some videos that went viral on social media even showed visibly emotional passengers. Those involved arrived at Ben Gurion airport tonight (local time), where their family members and loved ones were waiting for them. Upon disembarking, there was a crowd of onlookers who played music, sang, danced, and waved Israeli flags, something captured in videos that went viral on social media. A woman held balloons with the words "welcome" and "so glad to have you back home." Many passengers were greeted by their loved ones with moving hugs and tears, as several broke down crying from the fear they had felt. Onlookers played music and sang for the passengers. On Wednesday morning, the Flydubai flight from the United Arab Emirates bound for Tel Aviv was diverted from its route. This came after a copilot stabbed the pilot and, apparently, attempted to crash the aircraft. Most of the 170 people on board were of Israeli nationality. The passengers of the Flydubai flight landed in Israel and were greeted with celebrations and flags. After moments of terror, some of the passengers and crew subdued the attacker. The successful landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, was made possible thanks to the fact that two additional pilots were on the flight, who had been added in anticipation of a possible regional route change, which could have lengthened the trip and caused the original crew to exceed their allowed service hours, according to The Jerusalem Post. The terrifying incident led Israeli authorities to deploy fighter jets, out of fear that it was a hijacking. A woman looks relieved after the arrival of the Flydubai passengers. Ariel Schalit - AP. After landing at Ben Gurion airport, the Flydubai passengers were directed to a "designated reception area" in accordance with a directive from Transport Minister Miri Regev, CNN reported. According to the spokesperson, medical teams met with the passengers and conducted examinations. Magen David Adom, Israel's national emergency medical service, was also present at the airport. The passengers of the Flydubai flight landed in Israel and were greeted with celebrations and flags. "At the end of the reception process, the passengers reunited with their families in emotional moments, accompanied by hugs, tears, and great relief," said the spokesperson, according to CNN. Air operations at Ben Gurion airport continued normally throughout the day, she added. Meanwhile, one passenger, a 50-year-old man, was taken to a hospital with an upper body injury and is in "fair condition," according to a spokesperson for the Israel Airports Authority. Shouts and applause after landing. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received the passengers at Ben Gurion airport after they disembarked. In particular, he met with Yaniv, the passenger who burst into the cockpit during the flight to stop the copilot's attack. In the video, Yaniv's shirt had blood stains from the attack. United Arab EmiratesIsrael