flydubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says
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According to UAE prosecutors, a 29-year-old Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami, who served as a flydubai co-pilot, intended to crash an aircraft into a passenger terminal at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv last month. The suspect reportedly planned to seize control of the plane after attacking the captain with an axe.
Investigators stated that al-Hammami drew inspiration from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States. To prepare for the attack, he allegedly used two previous flights operating from Dubai to Tel Aviv to familiarize himself with the specific flight route and the destination airport.
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The Hindu (IN)Highlights the suspect's 9/11 inspiration and route reconnaissance details.
The Hill (US)Focuses on the axe attack on the captain and target terminal.
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