In UAE, they confirm: the pilot intended to crash the Flydubai plane at Ben Gurion Airport

The Attorney General of the United Arab Emirates confirmed that the Omani co-pilot of Flydubai intended to crash the plane at Ben Gurion Airport. He revealed that the pilot's Islamist radicalization began while he was in Australia. The pilot admitted to acting alone, but the investigation continues.

The Attorney General of the United Arab Emirates officially confirmed reports that the Omani co-pilot of Flydubai intended to crash the plane at Ben Gurion Airport. According to the Emirati official, the pilot, named Hammam Al-Hammami, planned to carry out a suicide attack at Ben Gurion Airport. It was further revealed that the pilot's Islamist radicalization process began during his time in Australia. The co-pilot admitted in his investigation that he acted alone, but the Attorney General emphasized that the investigation into his connections and possible accomplices is still ongoing. This is a highly unusual incident, as it reveals an intention to carry out a severe terrorist attack using a civilian aircraft, exploiting secure access to aviation. The official confirmation comes from a senior legal figure in the UAE, indicating security and intelligence cooperation with Israel.