The UN expressed its "deep concern" over the attack on a Flydubai flight and noted that a tragedy was averted

The UN expressed its "deep concern" over the attack on the Flydubai flight and highlighted that a tragedy was avoided (REUTERS)UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his "deep concern" over the incident that occurred on a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv and highlighted his relief that a tragedy was ultimately "avoided." In a statement released by his spokesperson on X, Stéphane Dujarric, Guterres firmly condemned any action that could endanger the lives of civilians and the safety of civil aviation. The head of the United Nations also thanked the authorities who intervened in managing the incident "for ensuring the safety of all passengers." The Secretary-General also welcomed the fact that the relevant authorities have launched an investigation to clarify the circumstances of the incident. According to the statement, the United Nations will closely follow developments. "We will closely follow all developments related to this incident," the statement issued by Guterres's spokesperson concluded. The Secretary-General's remarks came after Flydubai confirmed that "an altercation in the cockpit" occurred on an aircraft flying the route between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel, which had to be diverted to Saudi Arabia for an emergency landing. The Secretary-General's remarks came after Flydubai confirmed that "an altercation in the cockpit" occurred on an aircraft flying the route between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel. The airline noted that the investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances of the event and asked that speculation about its origin be avoided. Hours later, Flydubai also announced the suspension of all its flights to or from Israel "while the investigation continues." The company described the measure as "temporary" and explained that it will allow the authorities to work to "clarify" the circumstances of the incident. The episode prompted an immediate response in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described what happened as a "serious security incident" and noted that nearly all the passengers on the flight are Israeli nationals. The exact circumstances of the incident are still under investigation. Statements from several passengers cited by Israeli media pointed to a possible dispute inside the cockpit, after one of the pilots allegedly attempted to take control of the plane and crash it. According to those testimonies, several passengers intervened, which led to a fight. The first alerts occurred during the morning, when an alarm signal was emitted from the cockpit while the plane was over Jordanian airspace. The alert coincided with a loss of altitude and a sudden acceleration of the aircraft. The airline noted that the investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances of the event and asked that speculation about its origin be avoided (REUTERS)The situation generated concern over the possibility of a hijacking, as the Israeli authorities were unable to establish contact with the plane. Israel sent aircraft toward the area due to fears arising from the loss of communication with the aircraft. Finally, the plane managed to land in Saudi Arabia, where the authorities were able to intervene and ensure the safety of the passengers. (With information from Europa Press)