Pilot Admits Gaza Conflict Motivated Attempt to Crash Flydubai Jet

"I did it as revenge for Gaza, I wanted to die as a martyr," he told investigators. Israeli security officials are working to determine if Al-Haimi acted alone or was directed by an external entity. The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) is participating in the investigation, according to military censorship.

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have questioned the flight attendants, who denied any involvement or assistance to the pilot. While the attendants admitted to being confused during the incident, they stated they were not part of the pilot's "malicious plan." Israeli teams are not permitted to participate in the questioning of the crew by Emirati investigators.

The content of Al-Haimi's mobile phone is currently being examined by investigators in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This analysis aims to gather further details about the pilot's profile, intentions, and any information that could shed light on the hijacking attempt.

During a cabinet meeting, a representative from the Mossad (Israel's national intelligence agency) informed ministers that Al-Haimi had visited countries hostile to Israel in recent years. The Mossad is investigating whether any organization or individual recruited or activated him during these visits.

Separately, Minister Miri Regev addressed the issue of responsibility for the security of foreign flights. She stated that while her ministry is responsible for foreign flights within Israel, it lacks the capability to monitor intelligence-related threats. Regev also claimed she opposed the transfer of authority over chartered flights to the Ministry of Transport, though the article notes this statement may not be entirely accurate and that appropriate budgets and resources were not allocated.