Newly revealed investigation details suggest that the FlyDubai co-pilot accused of a violent cockpit assault on an Israel-bound flight, Hamam al-Hammami, allegedly confessed to planning to crash the aircraft into Ben Gurion Airport. Reports from Israeli broadcaster Channel 12, citing Saudi and Emirati authorities, indicate that al-Hammami intended to proceed with FlyDubai Flight FZ1073 as if normal, secure clearance to approach the airport, and then deliberately crash the plane into a building or another aircraft. This chilling revelation comes from investigations by Saudi and Emirati officials, though Israeli investigators have not directly questioned al-Hammami. The incident, which saw the co-pilot allegedly attack the captain with a crash axe and attempt to seize control, was thwarted by passengers and crew, leading to the plane’s safe diversion to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The UAE Public Prosecution has stated the investigation is ongoing to uncover the full circumstances and motives behind this attempted terrorist act.
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