Flydubai Hijacker Radicalized at Melbourne Mosque, Investigation Finds
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
A 29-year-old Omani man, Humam al-Hammami, accused of attempting to hijack a Flydubai flight and attack Ben Gurion Airport, was radicalized in Melbourne in 2017. Investigations by UAE authorities, reported by the Herald Sun, indicate he studied extremist materials and was inspired by 9/11. He allegedly pursued a co-pilot career to facilitate an attack and conducted reconnaissance flights to Tel Aviv.
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- Omani national Humam al-Hammami is accused of attempting to hijack a Flydubai flight and attack Ben Gurion Airport.
- Al-Hammami allegedly radicalized in 2017 at a Melbourne mosque linked to preacher Abu Hamza.
- Investigators claim he studied extremist materials and was inspired by the 9/11 attacks.
- He reportedly pursued a co-pilot career to enable a passenger plane attack.
- The suspect allegedly conducted reconnaissance flights to Tel Aviv from Dubai.
- UAE authorities are investigating the mosque's connections and funding sources.
A 29-year-old Omani national, Humam al-Hammami, accused of attempting to hijack a Flydubai flight and attacking Ben Gurion Airport, became radicalized in 2017 while studying in Melbourne, Australia. This information comes from the UAE authorities' investigation, as reported by the Australian newspaper Herald Sun.
According to the investigation, al-Hammami attended RMIT University and frequented a mosque associated with a religious center led by preacher Abu Hamza, also known as Samir Mohtadi. Investigators claim the suspect studied extremist materials and was inspired by the September 11, 2001 attacks.
The investigation also revealed that al-Hammami, who worked as a co-pilot, deliberately pursued a career in civil aviation to prepare for an attack using a passenger plane. The UAE prosecution believes he underwent individual boxing training, potentially to aid in overpowering the crew.
Investigators also stated that al-Hammami made two flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which are considered preliminary reconnaissance for the alleged attack on Ben Gurion Airport. The investigation is also examining the connections of the center he attended and its funding sources.
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