A commercial aircraft travelling from Dubai to Israel has been forced to divert and make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a fight broke out in the cockpit, reports indicate.

The incident prompted the crew to land the plane at an unscheduled stop in Saudi Arabia, cutting short the flight before it could reach its destination.

Details surrounding the nature of the altercation and those involved remain limited, though it is understood the situation was serious enough to require an immediate diversion from the planned route.

Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances of the cockpit disturbance. Further details are likely to emerge as the situation develops.

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