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FlyDubai incident: Co-pilot who attacked Captain Smit Machchhar was removed by Oman Air over radical views? New claims

The co-pilot identified as Hamam al-Hammami, 29, attacked Captain Smit Machchhar with an axe allegedly in an attempt to crash the flight with more than 170 passengers. His motive behind the attack remains unknown.

FlyDubai incident: Co-pilot who attacked Captain Smit Machchhar was removed by Oman Air over radical views? New claims

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FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe

The FlyDubai alleged attempted hijacking was likely a lone wolf attack, an early investigation by Israel shows, according to people familiar with the matter.

  • Israeli investigators suspect lone-wolf co-pilot behind FlyDubai hijack attempt.
  • Co-pilot Hamam al Hamami allegedly stabbed captain, tried to crash plane in March 2024.
  • Netanyahu says motives unknown, co-pilot linked to radical Islamist indoctrination.

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