From Cairo: An investigation is underway into a violent incident on a flight. A co-pilot, identified as an Omani national, allegedly used a crash ax to attack the captain and attempted to seize control of the plane. This individual had previously been barred from flying for an airline in their home country due to concerns over their views.

The incident occurred on a flight bound for Israel with 182 people on board. Further details about the incident and the investigation are available. Officials have described the co-pilot's actions as a serious attack that put the safety of everyone on the flight at risk.