Emirati report details airport suicide plot
The UAE Public Prosecution revealed a plot to assassinate through a failed attempt to hijack a passenger plane operated by Fly Dubai, which was heading from Dubai to Israel on September 30, 2026. The accused, a 29-year-old Omani co-pilot, had premeditated seizing control of the aircraft with the goal of crashing it into a building at Ben Gurion Airport, inspired by the 9/11 attacks, intending to cause maximum casualties. During the flight, he assaulted the pilot in an attempt to kill him with an emergency axe, but failed to carry out his plan when he was subdued, and the plane successfully landed safely at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia. Investigations show that the suspect was influenced by extremist ideas and had been planning the attack since 2017, after conducting two reconnaissance trips to the airport. He has been working in the aviation sector since 2020. The investigations confirm that security measures during recruitment were proper, and that the suspect acted alone. Ongoing investigations aim to uncover any partners or additional connections, with a focus on strengthening aviation security procedures to prevent such operations.
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