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From the edition: The message from the Emirates in yesterday's update on the status of the investigation of the Omani pilot who tried to crash the FlyDubai plane into Ben Gurion Airport and the expected punishment. An unofficial Emirati source, but one who is familiar with the government's mindset, tells Knesset News this evening after the detailed announcement by the Attorney General in Abu Dhabi about the investigation of the Omani pilot and the determination that he tried to crash the plane into Ben Gurion Airport: "The message from our perspective is that the Emirates is conducted transparently and that we are a country of justice and law." Another Emirati source close to the government tells Knesset that in light of everything that was published over the weekend, "the punishment the pilot will receive will not be minor, but extremely significant." Estimates range from life imprisonment to the death penalty. As you may recall, after the previous statement stated that this was a terrorist attack, over the weekend the Emirates confirmed what had already been reported in Israel, that the Omani co-pilot planned to crash into the passenger hall at Ben Gurion Airport and carry out a September 11-style attack. In addition, it appears that he took advantage of his position on two Israeli flights to gather intelligence in preparation for the attack, both in terms of the flight route and the destination. The Omani co-pilot claimed in his interrogation that he acted alone without anyone behind him. The Emirates are still investigating whether anyone assisted him. The very interesting thing that also emerged in the investigation, according to the Emirates, is that he underwent his significant radicalization while studying in Australia in 2017, where he began to plan the attack, meaning that he took positions when he was in a Western country and not a Middle Eastern one. The Emirates statement also acknowledges that they did not recognize his radicalization and that from the perspective of FlyDubai, he met the professional and security criteria, and therefore He was hired. What is at stake here for the Emirates is their reputation and that of their aviation industry, which is one of the most important industries in the Gulf state, and therefore, in their view, it is impossible to sweep what happened under the rug.
The United Arab Emirates said on Friday that the co-pilot who attempted to take control of a Flydubai flight to Israel was inspired by the 9/11 attacks and planned to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport to kill as many people as possible.
Co-pilot on Israeli flight suspected of plotting terrorist attack due to 9/11 influence
Inspired by the 9/11 attacks, Dubai Airlines co-pilot plots to crash passenger plane into Israeli airport.
Flydubai co-pilot was inspired by 9/11 when he planned to crash into Israeli airport terminal: officials
A Flydubai co-pilot has admitted attempting to hijack a plane for a terrorist attack at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport and said he acted alone. This was announced by UAE Attorney General Hamad Seif Al-Shamsi. According to him, the accused gave detailed testimony in the presence of a lawyer. The investigation established that the attacker fell under the influence of extremists back in 2017 while studying in Australia. He studied extremist content and contacted individuals associated with the Muslim Brotherhood (recognized as a terrorist organization in the Russian Federation). Then, inspired by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States, he decided to commit a similar crime himself. The Flydubai plane was flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30. During the flight, the co-pilot attacked the aircraft commander with a standard emergency hammer and attempted to hijack the plane. The plane signaled an emergency and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
FlyDubai flight: the co-pilot was inspired by 9/11 for a suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport
The UAE prosecutor announced that the Flydubai co-pilot stated that he acted alone, but the investigation into the possibility of accomplices or possible connections is still ongoing. According to the UAE prosecutor, he was inspired by the September 11 attacks.
UAE Attorney General: The suspect in the Flydubai incident intended to target the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion Airport and confessed to his motives and the stages of planning and execution. ======
UAE Attorney General: The suspect in the Flydubai incident exploited his participation in two previous flights to Tel Aviv to scout the route. Movements in the cockpit door aroused the suspicion of the pilot of the return flight. The pilot of the return flight subdued the suspect with the help of a member of the cabin crew. The pilot of the return flight and his co-pilot regained control of the aircraft. We are continuing to examine the evidence and verify the existence of accomplices or connections. We are continuing to examine the recordings and technical reports. The suspect intended to target the passenger terminal at Ben Gurion Airport. The suspect confessed to his motives and the stages of planning and execution. He acted alone
The UAE Public Prosecutor on the Flydubai incident:
. The co-pilot planned to seize control of the aircraft and use it in a suicide attack. He is of Omani nationality.
. The suspect in the Flydubai terrorist attack began his involvement in Australia in 2017 and worked for several airlines before joining Flydubai.
. The suspect met the professional and security requirements for employment at Flydubai and then ambushed the pilot, attacking him with an emergency hatch.
. The suspect exploited his participation in two previous flights to Tel Aviv to scout the route. He was inspired by the 9/11 attacks and wanted to carry out a similar operation.
BREAKING: President Trump says he thinks Iran is responsible for the flydubai attempted attack. • • Israeli officials have said in recent days there is no such indication based on the interrogation of the co-pilot.
The Ynet website reported on Monday, October 4, that Shin Bet agents, Israel's internal security agency, have traveled to the United Arab Emirates and are participating in the interrogation of the Omani co-pilot of Flydubai, who is accused of "attempting to hijack and crash" flight AZD 1073. According to the report, Hammam Al-Hamami, the co-pilot of flight AZD 1073, said during interrogation that his motive for this act was "revenge on Israel for the Gaza war" and that his main intention was to crash the plane at Ben Gurion Airport. Ynet wrote that the investigation also shows that if he did not reach Israel, he intended to crash the plane into a US military installation in Jordan. Israeli officials say that Al-Hamami had been planning the attack for months and even before being hired by Flydubai, "he had chosen the company because of its flights to Tel Aviv." So far, there is no evidence that he was commissioned by a foreign group or government, and the current assessment of Israeli officials is that he acted alone.
#Breaking | Israeli Channel 12, citing sources:
The Shin Bet interrogated the Omani pilot who attempted to hijack the Flydubai plane.
The Omani pilot stated during his interrogation that he wanted to carry out the operation in revenge for Gaza.
FWD from Mehr International: Trump's Vice President: There is no evidence of Iran's connection to the FlyDubai incident US Vice President JD Vance emphasized in a statement: "Following the FlyDubai incident, we are reviewing procedures in the United States. We have not yet seen any definitive evidence of Iran's connection to the FlyDubai incident." While the UAE Attorney General had previously announced that the investigation into the FlyDubai flight incident indicated that the co-pilot of the flight intended to carry out a terrorist operation, people familiar with the case told CBS News on Sunday that Israeli investigators believe he acted alone. mehrnews.com/x3dfwN @MehrnewsIntl
Two Israeli officials familiar with the investigation: Flydubai co-pilot told investigators he planned the attack before being hired by the company.
CBS: According to initial Israeli investigations, the co-pilot of the Flydubai plane probably acted alone Al-Hammami previously worked for Oman Air for a while, and his visits to extremist websites led to his transfer He also posted a video of Israeli airline planes in Dubai at one point, at the end of which an image of Ayman al-Zawahiri, the known leader of al-Qaeda, was shown / Selected
The co-pilot suspected of trying to crash flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv was likely not directed by a terrorist group or a nation, Israeli sources told CBS News. For the first time, hero Capt. Smit Machchhar recounts his version of what the United Arab Emirates called a “terrorist act.” CBS News’ @CBSMATTGUTMAN reports.
New claims about the FlyDubai incident The Israeli TV channel 13 claimed:
The Omani co-pilot of FlyDubai said that he checked which company flies to Tel Aviv, which is why he chose FlyDubai and that he had planned to do so before being accepted into the company. This Omani co-pilot intended to bring down the plane at Ben Gurion Airport. He intended to bring the plane down normally and crash it into the terminal building in the final seconds, when it was impossible to intercept it. The published report indicates that he acted alone. isna.ir/xdXbSZ
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“The ‘lone wolf’ hypothesis is gaining strength”: the investigation into the Fly Dubai terrorist flight continues, and in Israel, no link to a terrorist organization or Iran has yet been identified |
We reported in the edition: Israel's satisfaction with the cooperation with the United Arab Emirates in the investigation of the attempted attack on the FlyDubai plane, a source close to the investigation tells us this evening - there is full cooperation between the security forces of the two countries under the national interest of combining forces in the investigation. This evening too, an Israeli source confirms to us that the main direction of the investigation, based on the investigation of the co-pilot, is that the pilot acted as a lone wolf.
An Israeli official told me that, following the interrogation of the Omani co-pilot Hamam Al-Hammami, the current working hypothesis remains that he acted as a "lone wolf" and was not directed by, nor acted on behalf of, any foreign group. The investigation is ongoing.
UPDATE ON FLYDUBAI ATTEMPTED ATTACK INVESTIGATION: An Israeli official tells me that, following the interrogation of Omani co-pilot Hamam Al-Hammami, the current working assumption remains that he acted as a “lone wolf” and was not directed by, or acting on behalf of, any foreign group. The investigation is ongoing.
FWD from Mehr International: CBS: Israeli investigators believe Flydubai pilot acted alone While the UAE Attorney General had previously announced that the investigation into the Flydubai crash indicated that the co-pilot of the flight had intended to carry out a terrorist act, people familiar with the case told CBS News on Sunday that Israeli investigators believe he acted alone. mehrnews.com/x3df27 @MehrnewsIntl
New York Times: No connection found between Flydubai flight co-pilot and Iran The New York Times reported, citing an Arab official and two American officials, that the investigation into the recent Flydubai flight incident has so far shown that the Omani co-pilot acted alone and has no known connection to Iran. Mizan on social networks @mizanplus [in reply to: Israeli Prime Minister's order regarding the downed Flydubai flight Netanyahu: What happened this morning was very dangerous, and I have ordered the security system to be prepared to face further possible threats. The Flydubai plane incident was very dangerous, and I have ordered the security institutions to be prepared for further potential threats. We are continuously working with the competent authorities to ensure the safety of the Flydubai passengers, most of whom are Israelis. They are, we are in touch. One of the pilots stabbed the other and then apparently tried to shoot down the plane. Mizan on social media @mizanplus]
New York Times: No connection found between Flydubai flight co-pilot and Iran The New York Times reported, citing an Arab official and two American officials, that the investigation into the recent Flydubai flight incident has so far shown that the Omani co-pilot acted alone and has no known connection to Iran. @Farsna - Link [in reply to: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Even preschoolers have realized that the Fairford Air Base incident or the Flydubai flight was very clumsily designed to accuse Iran. The Zionist regime and some European countries have a long history of what are called false flag operations; The accusations against Iran by Britain are certainly within this framework. The Zionist regime and its defenders in Europe and the United States are seeking to marginalize both the issue of Palestine and Gaza and the military aggression against Iran, and to insinuate that there is a new threat from Iran to the region or the international community; this is an unproven and repetitive tactic. @Farsna]
New York Times: FlyDubai co-pilot has no ties to Iran US media:
An Arab official and two US officials said that the investigation so far shows that Hammam Al-Hammami, 29, the co-pilot of the FlyDubai flight, acted alone and had no known ties to Iran. isna.ir/xdXbNx
@isna94 [in reply to: More details from FlyDubai co-pilot The co-pilot of the FlyDubai plane, who is accused of attacking the captain on Wednesday and trying to shoot down a flight to Israel, is an Omani national, according to senior intelligence and law enforcement officials; a person who had previously been suspended from flying by Oman Air because he was identified as a security threat. isna.ir/xdXbgg
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Co-pilot accused of trying to hijack Flydubai plane probably acted alone, Israeli sources say
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
Israel Hume reported on Saturday, October 1, citing sources familiar with the investigation, that Hammam Al-Hamami, the co-pilot of Flydubai, had lived in Syria for several years and was likely to have joined a group formed by the Islamic Republic during the rule of Bashar al-Assad. According to the report, Al-Hamami, whose mother is Syrian, was exposed to extremist Islamist ideas during his time in Syria. Investigators are investigating his possible connection to the Islamic Republic through this group. Israel Hume wrote that Al-Hamami said during interrogation that he intended to crash the plane into a ground target in Israel. The investigation is also investigating whether he acted alone or had the support of a group. An Israeli investigative team has traveled to the United Arab Emirates to participate in the investigation, and intelligence agencies from several countries, including the United States, Oman, and Syria, are also participating in the investigation of the case.
The United Arab Emirates' attorney general has called the attack on the pilot of the FlyDubai flight a "terrorist attack" and accused the co-pilot of carrying out a "terrorist" operation. At the same time, CNN reported that Hammam Al-Hamami, the co-pilot of the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, had previously been expelled from flight training in Oman over concerns about his extremist views. According to CNN, his social media accounts featured images of al-Qaeda leaders and his 3,000 deleted posts also contained extremist and misogynistic views. Iran International correspondent Ashkan Safaei reports
What is this event about?
On September 30, 2026, FlyDubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia following an incident in the cockpit in which the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain. (see: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/diverted-flydubai-flight-israel-was-not-hijacking-incident-israeli-prime-2026-09-30/).
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the Israeli national government, or an authorized representative of the Israeli national government, publicly announces that Iran or its affiliated groups deliberately caused this incident, by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A public announcement refers to an on-the-record statement issued by the Israeli national government or by its authorized representatives acting in an official capacity on behalf of the Israeli national government. A statement or press release issued by the Israeli national government or any of its agencies will qualify. A Prime Minister or Cabinet Minister’s public statements will always be considered to be issued on-the-record in a capacity representing the Israeli national government for purposes of this market. A statement from a lawmaker or other government official speaking in their own capacity or on behalf of a party not in government will not alone qualify.
For purposes of this market, an affiliated group of Iran is: any organization directly controlled by Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Houthis ("Ansar Allah"), Kata'ib Hezbollah, Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, Badr Organization, and Harakat al-Nujaba. An unlisted group will only qualify if the Israeli claim itself, or accompanying statements or releases, specifies that the group is a proxy of or otherwise is controlled or directed by Iran. A general statement that it was conducted by an Iranian proxy will also qualify, even if no group is named.
Such a statement will be considered to claim that Iran or its affiliated groups deliberately caused the incident if it explicitly claims that Iran or an affiliated group ordered, carried out, planned, or otherwise directly aided or coordinated the incident. Statements that attribute only inspiration or ideological influence (e.g., "this would not have happened if Iran didn't radicalize terrorists," "the co-pilot was influenced by Hamas' ideas") will not qualify.
Once a qualifying announcement has been made, no subsequent walkback or retraction will be relevant for purposes of this market.
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