Attacker in FlyDubai Flight Meant to Crash Into Israeli Airport, Emiratis Say
United Arab EmiratesWhat to know
- The attorney general of the United Arab Emirates said that the co-pilot had been inspired by the Sept. 11 attacks after years of descending into extremism.S1
- UAE says suspect prepared for hijacking by watching material promoting terrorism and taking boxing lessonsS2
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Attacker in FlyDubai Flight Meant to Crash Into Israeli Airport, Emiratis Say
The attorney general of the United Arab Emirates said that the co-pilot had been inspired by the Sept. 11 attacks after years of descending into extremism.
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Independent
FlyDubai co-pilot planned to crash flight into Ben Gurion Airport, UAE says
UAE says suspect prepared for hijacking by watching material promoting terrorism and taking boxing lessons
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Published Oct 9, 2026
What to know
- The attorney general of the United Arab Emirates said that the co-pilot had been inspired by the Sept. 11 attacks after years of descending into extremism.S1
- UAE says suspect prepared for hijacking by watching material promoting terrorism and taking boxing lessonsS2
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The New York Times
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IndependentLead
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