Accused Flydubai Hijacker Trained as Pilot in Britain and New Zealand
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
An Omani pilot accused of attempting to hijack a Flydubai flight to Israel trained in Britain and New Zealand, according to reports. Hamam al-Hammami, 29, is accused of attacking the pilot with an axe before being subdued. He reportedly told investigators the act was "revenge for Gaza." Israeli authorities, including the Shin Bet, are investigating the incident and were prepared to intercept the plane.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Omani pilot Hamam al-Hammami trained in Britain and New Zealand before allegedly attempting to hijack a Flydubai flight.
- Al-Hammami is accused of attacking the pilot with an axe and told investigators it was "revenge for Gaza."
- The incident occurred last Wednesday and is being investigated as an attempted jihadist terror attack.
- Israeli forces were prepared to shoot down the plane if it had continued towards Israel.
- The Shin Bet is involved in the investigation into whether al-Hammami acted alone.
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