October 5, 2026

New Details Emerge in FlyDubai Cockpit Attack Investigation

Co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami attacked the captain mid-flight, intending to crash the plane into Ben Gurion airport.
The investigation has uncovered that al-Hammami had previously been barred from flying in Oman due to his extremist views.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered a review of security protocols for foreign flights to Israel following the incident.

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