A commercial aircraft flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv sent out a distress signal a short while ago, while making a turn over Saudi Arabia.
The flydubai flight transmitted the code “7700”—an international emergency signal—according to flight tracking data.
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Israeli Air Force fighter jets took off and headed toward the aircraft, according to security sources.
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No further details about the incident are available at this time.
According to the latest reports, the aircraft is approaching Saudi Arabia to land.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened a security meeting with defense officials, according to the Jerusalem Post.
#FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, squawking 7700, en route to Tel Aviv. https://t.co/BI5p7bTPrw pic.twitter.com/7fUP8XwwP3
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) September 30, 2026
Source: skai.gr
