UAE demands exceptional punishment for terrorist pilot

A senior UAE source stated that the co-pilot who attempted to crash a Flydubai aircraft likely faces the death penalty. Israeli intelligence personnel are already in the UAE and are participating in the investigation. Abu Dhabi authorities intend to apply the harshest possible punishment to the suspect.

A senior UAE source stated that the co-pilot who attempted to crash a Flydubai aircraft bound for Israel will likely face the death penalty. Abu Dhabi authorities intend to apply the harshest possible punishment to Hammam al-Hammami, whom they call a terrorist. Israeli intelligence personnel are already in the UAE and are participating in the investigation. Earlier, Kursor reported that the pilot is currently considered a lone-wolf terrorist, and investigators are examining the possibility of intentional engine shutdown. Disagreements between Israel and the UAE are escalating amid attempts to return thousands of Israelis remaining in the Emirates after the incident. Negotiations on resuming air traffic continue.