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Security · Full coverage

Flydubai Pilot Planned Months to Crash Plane at Ben Gurion Airport

How 11 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, French, English, Russian) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

57% right-leaning
Centre 3Lean right 4Haredi 2Other 2

By עמית סגל, ניצן שפירא, עמית סגל, ניצן שפירא

What happened

A Flydubai pilot, Haitham Al-Hamaami, meticulously planned for months to crash a plane at Ben Gurion Airport, gathering intelligence during previous visits to Israel. His plot was foiled by the actions of another pilot and brave passengers.

  • 01Pilot Haitham Al-Hamaami planned for months to crash a Flydubai plane at Ben Gurion Airport.
  • 02He gathered intelligence during multiple previous visits to Israel.
  • 03Al-Hamaami intended to gain landing clearance before crashing.
  • 04The attack was postponed once due to his acquaintance with a crew member.
  • 05The plot was ultimately foiled by pilot Smith Machear opening the cockpit door.

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OrganizationsFlydubai
PlacesBen Gurion Airport, Israel, Jordan

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N12Center · Hebrew35 minutes ago
Flydubai Pilot Planned Months to Crash Plane at Ben Gurion Airport
MakoCenter · Hebrew35 minutes ago
Flydubai Pilot Planned Months to Crash Plane at Ben Gurion Airport
i24NEWS FrenchCenter · French50 minutes ago
Flydubai Co-Pilot Allegedly Planned to Crash Plane at Ben Gurion Airport
YnetnewsCenter · English54 minutes ago
Flydubai Hijacker Planned to Crash Plane Into Ben Gurion Airport, Officials Say
VestyOther outlets · Russian59 minutes ago
Flydubai Pilot Intended to Crash Plane at Ben Gurion Airport, Investigation Reveals
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