UAE Seeks Death Penalty for Pilot in Flydubai Attack

Israeli representatives are in the United Arab Emirates investigating an incident aboard a Flydubai flight. A high-ranking UAE source indicated that the second pilot, who attempted to crash the plane en route to Israel, will likely face the death penalty. Abu Dhabi authorities intend to impose the harshest possible punishment on Hamam al-Hammami, described as a terrorist who sought to kill everyone on board, according to the Ynet news portal.

Israeli intelligence personnel are already present in the UAE and participating in the investigation of al-Hammami's case. However, the Ministry of Transport has not received a list of the flight crew for flight FZ1073, and the security department lacks access to flight crew manifests. Security forces are currently examining the circumstances of the incident, and appropriate measures will be taken against the company if any violations of established requirements are found.

Earlier reports from Israeli investigations considered the pilot a lone terrorist, and investigators are also examining the possibility that the aircraft's engines were intentionally shut down during the incident. The UAE authorities are reportedly cooperating, conducting their own review, and are keen to resolve the situation quickly.

This incident has exacerbated existing disagreements between Israel and the UAE concerning the repatriation of thousands of Israelis remaining in the Emirates. Public statements from both sides differ significantly in their assessment of the causes of the aviation crisis, while negotiations to resume air travel are ongoing.