Oman Barred Pilot Suspected of Radicalization From Flying, WSJ Reports
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
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- Oman had banned a Flydubai pilot over radicalization fears.
- The pilot continued to fly the Dubai-Tel Aviv route despite the ban.
- Investigators found pro-Palestinian materials among the pilot's belongings.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu described the pilot as indoctrinated.
- The suspect is identified as Hamam al-Hammami, a 29-year-old Omani.
Omani authorities had previously banned a Flydubai co-pilot from flying due to suspicions of radicalization, according to sources familiar with the matter cited by The Wall Street Journal. Despite this ban, the pilot continued to operate flights on the Dubai to Tel Aviv route. It remains unclear whether Muscat informed other countries or the airline about its concerns, or the specific nature of the pilot's radicalization.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the pilot had undergone "Islamist radical indoctrination." The suspect has been identified as Hamam al-Hammami, a 29-year-old Omani citizen. Sources close to the investigation confirmed his identity and connection to a social media profile that also indicated he studied at Buckinghamshire University in the UK.
Earlier reports from the UAE indicated that investigators found materials supporting Palestinian organizations among the co-pilot's belongings. One source described the pilot as having publicly sympathized with the Palestinian cause and shown strong disapproval of Israel.
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