Israeli passengers returned home after terrifying flight and other top photos from the Middle East

Passengers who experienced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, during a flight on FlyDubai plane, arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

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Israeli passengers returned home after terrifying flight and other top photos from the Middle East

Posted Friday, October 2, 2026 7:33 am

By The Associated Press

Israelis returned after a pilot apparently tried to crash their flight; Palestinians buried Israeli strike victims; Baghdad ballet dancers prepared and racers braved mud in Lebanon. This photo gallery was curated by AP photojournalist Hassan Ammar.

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