Flydubai Hijacker Planned to Crash Plane into Azrieli Center
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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- Hijacker targeted Azrieli Center in Israel.
- Plot was foiled on a Flydubai flight.
- Details emerged during intensive interrogation.
- Crew and passengers prevented the attack.
Investigators have uncovered new details regarding a foiled hijacking attempt on a Flydubai flight, during which the perpetrator intended to crash the plane into Israel's Azrieli Center towers. The hijacker, who is currently undergoing intensive interrogation in the Persian Gulf, revealed this chilling detail during his investigation.
Details emerged following the incident where the hijacker attempted to seize control of the aircraft. The investigation revealed that his primary target was not merely to cause destruction but to specifically impact a significant Israeli landmark. The Azrieli Center, a prominent complex of skyscrapers in Tel Aviv, was identified as the intended crash site.
The hijacker's motive and the specific target were disclosed during his interrogation, shedding light on the severity of the planned attack. The incident was averted due to the swift actions of the crew and passengers, preventing a potential catastrophe.
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