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UAE Co-Pilot Planned Tel Aviv Airport Suicide Attack
UAE prosecutor says Omani co-pilot planned 2026 Flydubai flight suicide attack targeting Tel Aviv airport.
In brief
UAE prosecutor says Omani co-pilot planned 2026 Flydubai flight suicide attack targeting Tel Aviv airport. UAE prosecutors say an Omani co-pilot planned to crash a Flydubai flight into Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport in a suicide attack inspired by 9/11, but met all security requirements. Originally reported by Dw.
UAE Prosecutor Statement
UAE public prosecutors say Omani co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport.
“the co pilot planned to crash the flydubai plane into ben gurion airport in israel”
Attack Details
Co-pilot injured captain with axe on September 30 flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
Investigation Findings
Suspect met all security requirements including pilot license and background checks.
“none of the procedures revealed any indications of his extremist views or his intention to carry out a terrorist plot”
Flight Outcome
Passengers overpowered attacker after emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
The essence
UAE prosecutors say an Omani co-pilot planned to crash a Flydubai flight into Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport in a suicide attack inspired by 9/11, but met all security requirements.
