FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
Summary
Israeli investigators believe the FlyDubai co-pilot’s attack on a plane approaching Israel was likely done alone. The co-pilot stabbed the captain, tried to crash the plane, but passengers and crew stopped him, leading to an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The co-pilot is being questioned in the UAE, and the investigation is ongoing.Key Facts
- The incident occurred on a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
- The co-pilot stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the plane.
- The captain unlocked the cockpit door after being attacked.
- Passengers, FlyDubai staff, and two off-duty pilots helped control the plane and landed it safely in Saudi Arabia.
- The co-pilot is being interrogated in the United Arab Emirates.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the attack looked like a suicide attempt, not a hijacking.
- Netanyahu mentioned the co-pilot possibly had Islamist radical ideas based on questioning.
- The co-pilot, named Hamam al Hamami, previously worked for Oman Air and was moved to a desk job after visiting radical websites.
- Al Hamami is an Omani citizen with Syrian and Omani parents but was not born in Oman.
- President Trump said there might be a link to Iran but the investigation is ongoing.
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