UAE: Flydubai Hijacker Inspired by 9/11, Trained in Australia
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The UAE's attorney general stated that the Flydubai flight hijacker was inspired by the 9/11 attacks and aimed to replicate them. The investigation found the individual studied in Australia in 2017 and was exposed to extremist materials.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- UAE attorney general revealed the Flydubai hijacker was inspired by 9/11.
- The individual chose to become a pilot to carry out the attack.
- He studied in Australia in 2017 and accessed extremist materials.
- The hijacker prepared himself physically and mentally for the attack.
The investigation determined that the individual chose to become a pilot specifically to carry out a similar attack.
During his studies in Australia in 2017, the perpetrator was exposed to extremist materials that glorified terrorism. He underwent both physical and mental preparation for the planned attack on the flight.
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