Saudi authorities have arrested the Flydubai pilot who stabbed his colleague during the flight, Netanyahu said

The Israeli Prime Minister instructed security services to "prepare for additional potential threats."

"I commend the heroes of the flight from Dubai who demonstrated resourcefulness and courage."

Earlier, citing Israeli authorities, the Israel Hayom news outlet reported that a Russian national and a Ukrainian national landed the plane flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv; they managed to take control of the airliner after the co-pilot stabbed the captain.