After an Omani pilot stabbed Indian captain Smit Machchhar on a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight last week, Israeli authorities faced a tough choice of shooting down the flight despite having more than 150 Israelis aboard.Two Israeli sources with direct knowledge of the situation told that Israel was prepared to shoot down the flight after the captain was attacked with a crash axe in the cockpit. Israel has a long-practised procedure for this kind of possible 9/11-style event, they said. n18oc_world CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴Watch News18 LIVE 24×7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Last Updated: October 06, 2026, 09:22 IST
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