Omani Co-Pilot Investigated for Alleged 9/11-Style Attack Plot
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- Omani co-pilot investigated for 9/11-style attack plot.
- Incident occurred on a Flydubai flight from Nepal to Dubai.
- Co-pilot allegedly tried to take control of the aircraft.
- Investigation focuses on potential target in Israel.
Israeli authorities are investigating the possibility that the Omani co-pilot of a Flydubai flight attempted to carry out a September 11-style terrorist attack, an Israeli security official told CBS News. The co-pilot, who was reportedly on a flight from Nepal to Dubai, was apprehended after allegedly attempting to take control of the aircraft. The investigation is reportedly focusing on whether the co-pilot intended to crash the plane into a significant target in Israel, similar to the 9/11 attacks on the United States. Further details regarding the co-pilot's motives or specific plans have not yet been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
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