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UAE Attorney-General: Omani flydubai pilot targeted Ben-Gurion Airport in attempted suicide attack

UAE investigators determined that Hammami met both the professional and security requirements for joining flydubai at the time he was hired.

Damaged tail section of flydubai flight 1073
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters in New York City, Sept. 24, 2026.

Opposition leaders demand criminal probe into Netanyahu, state commission of inquiry over Oct. 7

A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft prepares for landing at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in Lod on September 30, 2026; illustrative

Saudi Arabia opens international safety investigation into attempted flydubai cockpit attack

An Israir Airlines plane takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, outside Tel Aviv, August 4, 2026.

Israir UAE rescue flight canceled after failure to receive Emirati approval


WATCH: Rescue flight lands in Israel with all passengers from earlier flydubai hijacking attempt

The Mossad and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) approved the flydubai rescue flight's crew earlier on Wednesday.

The flydubai rescue flight for hijacked flight FZ1073 lands in Israel on September 30, 2026.

Arab media reactions to flydubai hijacking attempt mixed between cautious, sensational

In the first hours of Arab media coverage, a clear divide emerged. As reports spread beyond Dubai, additional and increasingly serious claims emerged.

Passengers queue at the flydubai counters in Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026.

Regev orders flydubai flights to Israel halted over hijacking pilot's Omani background, sources say

Flydubai’s agreement to operate in Israel explicitly states that all pilots must be from countries that have normalized relations with Israel, which does not include Oman.

 Transportation Minister Miri Regev is seen at Ben-Gurion Airport, central Israel, May 4, 2025

Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv veers off course to Saudi Arabia, Netanyahu meets with UAE president

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An Israeli man presents his passport for control upon arrival from Tel Aviv to the Dubai airport in the United Arab Emirates, on November 26, 2020, on the first scheduled commercial flight operated by budget airline flydubai, following the normalisation of ties between the UAE and Israel.

'The plane suddenly plunged': Israeli passengers recount chaos aboard flydubai flight

"From what I understand, the pilot tried to kill himself together with us," one passenger said. "Some of the passengers helped the other pilot take control of him until they landed the plane."

An airplane of budget airline flydubai lands at Israel's Ben Gurion aiport near Tel Aviv on November 26, 2020 on the first scheduled commercial service between the two cities, following the normalisation of ties between the UAE and Israel.

What happens if pilots clash mid-flight? Emirati law explained after flydubai plane incident

UAE aviation regulations prohibit assaults, threats, or intimidation against crew members when such conduct interferes with or impairs their ability to perform their duties.

The logos of 'flydubai' and 'Emirates' feature on displays at the Dubai Airshow, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 17, 2025.

Iran is renewing progress on its nuclear program, Netanyahu tells UAE President MBZ - report

According to the report, the information Netanyahu presented included details about new construction work at the mountainous site known as “Pickaxe Mountain,” about 140 miles south of Tehran.

A satellite view shows tunnel entrances at Pickaxe Mountain, of the Natanz nuclear facility, near Natanz, Iran, June 30, 2026.

Libyan leader Haftar's airplane was in Abu Dhabi at same time as Netanyahu's visit - report

Flight-tracking data suggests a plane used by Libyan presidential hopeful Saddam Haftar flew to Abu Dhabi while Netanyahu was in the UAE, raising reports of a possible meeting between the two.

Libya's Saddam Haftar during a meeting with US officials; illustrative.

UAE confirms Netanyahu visit, discussion over bilateral relations with MBZ via state news agency

The report by WAM was the first UAE confirmation of Netanyahu's visit. Earlier this year, the UAE denied that MBZ met with Netanyahu after the PMO said Netanyahu had visited in May.

e President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, delivers a speech during a banquet official toast at the official presidential residence, in Berlin, Germany, September 10, 2026.

Iran center of Netanyahu, MBZ talks during Israeli PM's brief six-hour visit to UAE

The prime minister also reportedly requested that MBZ deny the recent reports claiming that he had warned him of an impending Hamas attack before October 7.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the United Nations in New York City, September 24, 2026.