Officials Briefed on Incident Aboard Israel-Bound Flight
Senior officials have received briefings regarding an incident on a flight en route to Israel. The incident involved a pilot being stabbed and passengers intervening. Authorities are reviewing the event.
Senior Israeli and Saudi officials have received briefings regarding an incident that occurred on an airplane traveling to Israel. The briefings included details of a pilot being stabbed during the flight.
Following the stabbing, the aircraft descended in altitude. Passengers on board subsequently gained control of the aircraft.
Officials briefed on the investigation now characterize the attack as potentially an act of terrorism. NBC correspondent Matt Bradley reported on the developments. Tom Winter, a journalist covering law and intelligence, provided analysis on the investigation.
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