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Omani co-pilot attacks captain on Israel-bound flight, UAE calls it a terrorist act

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Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami attacked captain on Israel-bound flight, prompting a 17,000ft plunge. Passengers and crew subdued attacker, preventing a crash. UAE labels incident as attempted terrorist attack.

The co-pilot, an Omani national, was barred from Oman's airline due to extremism concerns. He was later hired by FlyDubai. Investigations probe his motives and links to extremist groups. Israeli officials say he underwent Islamist radicalisation.

UAE leads investigation into the incident, which involved a crash axe used in cockpit. Security agencies from multiple countries are involved. The incident tests UAE's counter-terrorism measures. Passengers and crew acted swiftly to prevent disaster.

UAE and Israel are collaborating on the investigation. Israeli officials say the co-pilot appeared suicidal and may have acted alone. No definitive evidence of radicalisation yet, but concerns remain about his background and motives.

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  1. bbc — Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says ·
  2. the-hindu — FlyDubai co-pilot was Omani national flagged over extremism concerns, sources say ·
  3. straits-times — Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, attempted ‘terrorist’ attack, UAE says ·

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