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Omani Co-Pilot Planned Gaza Revenge Crash on Flydubai Flight Targeting Israel
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Moneycontrol•06-10-2026, 04:29
Omani Co-Pilot Planned Gaza Revenge Crash on Flydubai Flight Targeting Israel
- •Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami allegedly planned to crash flydubai flight FZ1023 into Israel's Ben Gurion Airport as revenge for Gaza.
- •An American military base in Jordan was identified as a backup target if the attack in Israel failed.
- •Israeli security agency Shin Bet is interrogating the co-pilot, though current assessments suggest he acted alone without formal organization backing.
- •Indian pilot Smit Machchhar fought back against the attacker in the cockpit, preventing the disaster with the help of other crew members.
- •The incident has prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order a comprehensive review of security arrangements for foreign civil aviation.
Key Questions Answered
Investigators found that Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami intended to crash flydubai flight FZ1023 into Ben Gurion Airport in Israel. He allegedly stated that his motive was to seek revenge against Israel for its military campaign in Gaza.
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar fought back after al-Hammami allegedly attempted to strike him with an emergency axe. Other pilots on board then intervened to help stabilize the aircraft and regain control.
If he failed to strike Israel, al-Hammami's backup plan was to target an American military base in Jordan. The incident prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to order a comprehensive review of foreign civil aviation security arrangements and crew vetting procedures.
