Israeli Intel Joins UAE Probe of Flydubai Hijacking Attempt
Summarized from All Israel News by baba
Israeli Shin Bet officers are investigating an Omani co-pilot who attempted to hijack a flydubai flight, motivated by a desire to avenge Palestinians in Gaza. The co-pilot, Hamam al-Hammami, intended to crash the plane into Ben Gurion Airport but was subdued by passengers. The incident has raised questions about vetting procedures for foreign pilots in Israel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shin Bet officers are investigating an Omani co-pilot's attempted flydubai hijacking.
- The co-pilot, Hamam al-Hammami, intended to crash the plane into Ben Gurion Airport.
- Israeli passengers subdued the attacker after he injured the pilot.
- The attacker cited avenging Palestinians in Gaza as his motive.
- The incident highlights potential failures in vetting foreign airline pilots.
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