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UAE prosecutors allege flydubai co-pilot planned attack on Israel
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Published 2026-10-09 16:52 UTCUpdated 2026-10-10 04:34 UTC
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Overview
UAE prosecutors say flydubai co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami attempted to seize control of a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight and intended to crash it into or attack Ben Gurion airport. The allegations have prompted reporting on his alleged radicalisation and the cross-border aviation-security implications.
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flydubaiHammam al-Hammami
Why now
- UAE prosecutors publicly described the alleged target and motive.
- New reporting adds allegations about the suspect's earlier radicalisation in Australia.
Why it matters
- The allegations involve a flight linking the UAE and Israel and an alleged attack on a major international airport.
- The reported account spans aviation security, terrorism allegations and alleged cross-border radicalisation.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
- UAE prosecutors allege that the co-pilot attacked the pilot and tried to take control of a flight bound from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
- UAE authorities allege that the suspect planned an attack against Israel's Ben Gurion airport and had moved towards extremism while studying in Australia.
How sources frame it
- UAE Prosecutors: neutral
- International News Reports: neutral
UAE prosecutors' allegations are reported by multiple outlets; the account remains an ongoing investigation.
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alleged radicalisation and target
BBC · bbc.co.uk · 2026-10-10 04:34 UTC
Flydubai co-pilot began radicalisation in Australia, UAE prosecutors say
Theguardian · theguardian.com · 2026-10-10 00:58 UTC
Flydubai co-pilot plotted ‘suicide’ attack on Israel, UAE says
Aljazeera · aljazeera.com · 2026-10-09 20:13 UTC
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