Omani Co-Pilot Radicalized in Syria, Planned Attack on Israel

An Omani co-pilot for Fly Dubai, identified as Humam al-Hamami, is suspected of radicalizing in Syria and planning to crash the aircraft into Israel. The Attorney General of the United Arab Emirates announced that al-Hamami "initiated and planned a terror attack." Israeli investigators have traveled to the UAE to participate in the inquiry. Reports suggest al-Hamami may have previously served as crew on flights landing in Israel, and investigators believe he acted alone. Passengers recounted that crew members demanded the removal of restraints from the co-pilot, stating, "We suspected them immediately, we told them from now on we decide and they do." Fly Dubai confirmed the matter is under investigation.

In other developments, the IDF announced the elimination of two Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives: Ahmed Mahmoud Harb Ramlawi, commander of the rocket unit in the Shuja'iyya battalion, and Mounir Ibrahim Mesri, head of an anti-tank missile squad. The IDF stated they were responsible for promoting terror attacks against Israeli forces and civilians and for rebuilding the organization's capabilities, in violation of the ceasefire. The results of an overnight IDF and Shin Bet attempt to eliminate Ali al-Aamouri, who reportedly replaced Yahya Sinwar as Hamas leader in Gaza, are being assessed. Reports from Gaza indicated five deaths following the strike on a hideout apartment.

Separately, a senior Israeli officer told Channel 13 that the assassination attempt on Ali al-Aamouri was believed to have failed. A senior US official informed The New York Times that Israel had warned Germany of increased risk to US military bases, specifically Ramstein and Spangdahlem. In southern Lebanon, the IDF reported a minor operational traffic accident injuring several soldiers, who were evacuated for medical treatment. Meanwhile, dozens of people gathered at the Nova music festival site for Simchat Torah celebrations, performing Hakafot Shniyot (second circuits) with songs and prayers, despite KKL-JNF's clarification that only memorial events would be permitted.

Additionally, at least 20 Israeli settlers, some masked and carrying clubs, attacked the Palestinian village of Auja, southeast of Nablus. They damaged a resident's vehicle and vandalized a home. Palestinian reports indicated one person was injured in the head. Amid ongoing missile fire towards Saudi Arabia, Reuters and Axios reported the kingdom is planning a large-scale military operation in Yemen involving over 100,000 fighters. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Mohammed Ishaq stated that "representatives of the Mecca Alliance will discuss the proposal next week," suggesting a potential diplomatic track with the Houthis mediated by Pakistan.