Israel Approved Omani Pilot's Entry Despite Terrorist Links
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Israel approved the entry of Omani co-pilot Mamam Al-Hamami, despite knowing his nationality and potential security risks, according to Kan News. Investigators are examining the Flydubai plane's black box, with initial findings showing no prior indication of the pilot's attack plans until he assaulted a colleague. Over 1,200 aircrew from non-diplomatic countries have entered Israel this year, prompting discussions on improved security checks.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Israel approved Omani co-pilot Mamam Al-Hamami's entry after receiving his details and nationality.
- Investigators found no prior suspicious signs of the Omani pilot's attack intentions before he assaulted a colleague.
- Over 1,200 aircrew from countries without diplomatic ties with Israel have entered the country this year.
- The Omani pilot confessed to planning the attack before his employment with Flydubai.
Israel had prior knowledge of the details of Omani co-pilot Mamam Al-Hamami, including his nationality, and approved his arrival, according to a report by Kan News. Foreign airlines submit a form to Israel's Aviation Security Operations Center detailing crew members, including their citizenship, before flights. Flydubai's co-pilot, an Omani citizen, was allowed to enter Israel despite this.
Investigators from the UAE and Israel's Shin Bet have begun analyzing data from the black box of the Flydubai plane. Initial findings suggest no suspicious activity indicated the Omani pilot's intent to carry out a major attack until he assaulted his colleague, Smith Machaer.
Earlier this year, over 1,200 aircrew members from countries without diplomatic ties with Israel, including Syria, Lebanon, and Oman, entered the country. During a classified Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee discussion, it was stated that the Population and Immigration Authority is responsible for vetting passengers and crew, but it was suggested that a temporary transit permit be required for all aircrew.
Reuters reported, citing Israeli sources, that Al-Hamami confessed during interrogation in the UAE that he had planned the attack before being employed by Flydubai. The suspect had previously flown to Israel and planned to hijack a plane, but the plan was apparently thwarted due to his familiarity with a crew member on that flight.
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