Israel Recognizes Flydubai Flight Attack as Terrorism, Passengers Eligible for Compensation
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Israel's Defense Ministry has officially recognized an attempted attack on a Flydubai flight last September as an act of terrorism. The incident involved co-pilot Hammam al-Hamami attacking the captain and causing the plane to plummet before passengers subdued him. Passengers who suffered harm will now be eligible to claim disability ratings as victims of hostile acts through the National Insurance Institute.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- The Defense Ministry recognized the Flydubai flight incident as an act of terrorism.
- Passengers on the flight can now claim disability ratings as victims of hostile acts.
- The co-pilot attacked the captain and caused the plane to plummet.
- Israeli passengers subdued the co-pilot after the attack.
- The flight was safely landed in Saudi Arabia.
- Investigative authorities confirmed the incident was a premeditated terrorist attack.
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