Omani Pilot Flew to Tel Aviv Before Attack Attempt, Investigation Reveals

By Макс Флэир, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070371727581

What happened

An Omani co-pilot, Hammam al-Hammami, who previously flew to Tel Aviv, is suspected of attempting an attack on a flydubai flight. An investigation is underway into Israel's security vetting procedures for foreign pilots, which appear to be inadequate, with sources calling the situation at Ben Gurion Airport a "lawless zone."

• 01Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami previously flew to Tel Aviv before allegedly attempting an attack on a flydubai flight.
• 02Israeli authorities are investigating security vetting procedures for foreign pilots.
• 03Sources describe the situation with foreign crews at Ben Gurion Airport as a "lawless zone."
• 04The alleged attack was thwarted by the flight captain and passengers, saving 180 people.
• 05Israel was reportedly unaware the pilot had been grounded by his former employer due to radicalization concerns.

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i24NEWSCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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