Netanyahu says pilot of Israel-bound flight tried to crash the plane

Plane carrying more than 150 passengers en route to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after issuing ‘unlawful interference’ code

Netanyahu says pilot of Israel-bound flight tried to crash the plane

TL;DR

  • A plane with over 150 passengers headed for Tel Aviv was diverted.
  • The diversion led the aircraft to land in Saudi Arabia.
  • The diversion was initiated after the crew broadcasted an 'unlawful interference' code.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated the pilot attempted to crash the plane.