A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv with more than 150 people on board reportedly transmitted an emergency code related to a possible hijacking, according to reports. The aircraft, which had departed Dubai, is now reportedly travelling to Saudi Arabia.
Israeli officials alerted and jets scrambled
Israeli fighter jets have been scrambled, and high-profile figures in the Israeli cabinet, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, have reportedly been informed of the incident.
A source described as a "security source" told Israeli news outlet Ynet: "There is no confirmed information about a hijacking, the pilot activated a distress signal."
Live coverage underway
This is a live blog, with updates on the incident being provided as they emerge. The situation remains fluid, and further details are expected to follow as authorities respond to the developing reports.
