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'Revenge For Gaza': Omani Co-Pilot Told Investigators He Wanted To Die A Martyr, Report Says
- Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami reportedly told Emirati investigators he acted “in revenge for Gaza” and wanted to die as a martyr.
- Captain Smit Machchhar and Israeli passengers stopped the attack after al-Hammami allegedly assaulted the captain.
- Reports said Omani authorities had previously raised concerns about al-Hammami’s extremist views and conduct.
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Members of Israel's internal intelligence service, Shin Bet, have travelled to the United Arab Emirates, where they are to participate in the interrogation of the Flydubai flight co-pilot to Tel Aviv, accused of attacking the commander and attempting to crash the aircraft, informs EFE on Tuesday.
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Hammam Al-Hammami admitted that he planned the attack on a flight to Tel Aviv. The wounded captain managed to avoid the tragedy in mid-flight.
Israeli intelligence traveled to the Arab Emirates to interrogate the suspect, who would have flown earlier to Tel Aviv for an examination. According to CNN, he probably acted alone.
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