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How ‘Israel’s 9/11’ was averted after midair stabbing as co-pilot’s motive remains a mystery
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Passengers on Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv have been celebrated as heroes for preventing disaster. Maira Butt looks at how it all unfolded
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How ‘Israel’s 9/11’ was averted after midair stabbing as co-pilot’s motive remains a mystery
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