Aircraft from Dubai to Tel Aviv drops 4 km in 30 seconds after onboard attack

An attack occurred onboard a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, causing the pilot to lose control abruptly — the aircraft descended approximately 13,000 feet (about 4 km) in just 30 seconds. The United Arab Emirates classified the incident as an act of terrorism. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that those who sent the attacker will pay a high price.