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- UAE investigators label mid-air attack on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight an attempted terrorist act carried out by the co-pilot using a crash axe.
- Co-pilot assaulted captain mid-flight and attempted to seize control; 174 passengers, many Israeli, on board.
- Israeli officials confirm attack
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