An Arkia flight traveling from Paris to Tel Aviv was forced to make an emergency landing in Cyprus after a passenger attacked a flight attendant during takeoff. The incident began when the passenger attempted to access the bathroom in violation of safety rules and responded with verbal and physical aggression when confronted by the crew. Following the captain's decision, the plane landed at Paphos Airport, where the passenger was removed and arrested by local authorities. Arkia has apologized to passengers for the disruption and reaffirmed its commitment to safety and zero tolerance for violence against staff.