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UAE: Omani Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport

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Omani co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport, UAE says. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Hamam al-Hammami, aimed to crash the plane into Ben Gurion Airport in a plot inspired by September 11 attacks.

The suspect, who worked for several airlines including Oman Air and Royal Air Maroc, was found to have met employment requirements but had been influenced by extremist ideology while studying in Australia. Investigations show he planned the attack using two previous flights to Tel Aviv.

UAE authorities say the co-pilot's plan was inspired by September 11 attacks and aimed to cause maximum loss of life. The suspect admitted acting alone but investigations continue.

UAE officials say the co-pilot's extremist views first emerged in 2017 while studying in Australia, with influences from radical literature and online content glorifying terrorist organizations.

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  1. abc-australia — Investigators say flydubai pilot’s drift to 'extremism' began in Melbourne ·
  2. the-hill — UAE says Flydubai suspect intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport ·
  3. dw — UAE: Omani Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack ·

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