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Co-pilot who tried to crash FlyDubai jet was ‘radicalized,’ Israel says

A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot, identified as Omani pilot Hamam al-Hammami, attacked the captain with a crash axe, causing the plane to plummet. Passengers and crew intervened, tying up the co-pilot and landing the plane safely. The incident is being investigated as a potential terrorist attack.

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  • ✓ The co-pilot used a crash axe to attack the pilot.
  • ✓ The plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia and landed safely.
  • ✓ The incident is being investigated as a potential terrorist attack.
  • ✓ The co-pilot was identified as Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani pilot.
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US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would face retaliation if it is found to be linked to the co-pilot's actions.

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  1. Israel-bound FlyDubai flight diverted after co-pilot attack

    A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot, identified as Omani pilot Hamam al-Hammami, attacked the captain with a crash axe, causing the plane to plummet. Passengers and crew intervened, tying up the co-pilot and landing the plane safely. The incident is being investigated as a potential terrorist attack.

    Why it matters

    The incident occurred on a flight carrying over 180 people. Israeli officials have suggested that the co-pilot may have been radicalized. The plane was headed to Israel when the attack happened. Investigators are working to determine the motive behind the attack.

    What is confirmed

    • The co-pilot used a crash axe to attack the pilot.
    • The plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia and landed safely.
    • The incident is being investigated as a potential terrorist attack.
    • The co-pilot was identified as Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani pilot.
    • The flight was carrying over 180 people.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Iran may be linked to the co-pilot's actions.

    What to watch next

    • Investigator findings on the motive behind the attack
    • Any potential retaliation against Iran if linked to the co-pilot
    • The outcome of the investigation into the co-pilot's radicalization
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. Reuters — Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots, Israeli official says
    2. The New York Times — Who Is the FlyDubai Pilot Being Hailed as a Hero?
    3. The Washington Post — A harrowing cockpit attack leaves investigators scrambling for answers
    4. Fox News — Pilot on Tel Aviv-bound FlyDubai 'prevented another 9/11,' Netanyahu says
    5. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — FlyDubai flight passenger details treating wounded pilot after tying up suspect
    6. english.aawsat.com — Trump Says Iran Will Be Hit ‘Very Hard’ if It Is Behind Co-Pilot Who Tried to Crash Flight to Israel
    7. nypost.com — Flydubai co-pilot used crash ax to hack at pilot in attempted ‘terrorist attack’: UAE official
    8. www.ynetnews.com — How was an Omani pilot flagged for extremism cleared to fly to Israel? The failures and hard questions
    9. www.koreatimes.co.kr — Trump says Iran may be linked to FlyDubai copilot who tried to crash Israel-bound jet
    10. nypost.com — Trump says Iran will be hit ‘very hard’ if it is behind copilot who tried to crash flight to Israel
    11. www.ctvnews.ca — Why a copilot attacked the captain of an Israel-bound flight remains unknown
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