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FlyDubai Pilot's Social Media Showed Radical Views, Al-Qaeda Links
How 30 Israeli newsrooms (in Russian, English, Arabic, Hebrew, French) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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What happened
CNN reported that deleted social media posts from FlyDubai pilot Hamam al-Hammami revealed links to Al-Qaeda ideology and radical religious views. Al-Hammami attacked the captain on flight FZ1073, leading to a diversion and safe landing with the help of passengers and off-duty pilots. Investigations are ongoing into his background and potential extremist connections.
- 01CNN found Al-Qaeda links and radical views on FlyDubai pilot's deleted social media.
- 02The pilot attacked the captain, causing a diversion and safe landing.
- 03Passengers and off-duty pilots subdued the attacker and landed the plane.
- 04Investigations are underway into the pilot's extremist connections.
- 05Israeli passengers are to be honored for their role in subduing the attacker.
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NEWSru IsraelOther outlets · Russian1 hour ago
FlyDubai Pilot's Social Media Showed Radical Views, Al-Qaeda Links
The Jerusalem PostCenter · English6 hours ago
Flydubai Pilot Accused of Extremist Ties, Hijacking Attempt
i24NEWS ArabicCenter · Arabic6 hours ago
Flydubai Co-Pilot's Extremist Past Revealed Amid Investigation
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