UAE Co-Pilot Planned 9/11-Style Attack on Ben Gurion Airport, Prosecutors Say
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
UAE prosecutors revealed that Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami planned a 9/11-style attack on Ben Gurion Airport, inspired by the 2001 attacks. The Omani national allegedly prepared for years, radicalizing in Australia in 2017 and undergoing training. He reportedly told investigators the attempted hijacking was "revenge for Gaza." The investigation into the September 30 incident is ongoing.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- UAE prosecutors say co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami planned to crash a jet into Ben Gurion Airport.
- Al-Hammami was inspired by the 9/11 attacks and prepared for years, prosecutors stated.
- His radicalization reportedly began in 2017 while studying in Melbourne, Australia.
- He allegedly told investigators the attack was "revenge for Gaza."
- Al-Hammami worked for Flydubai after previous employment with Oman Air and Royal Air Maroc.
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