Indian Pilot Prevents Hijacking of Flydubai Flight to Tel Aviv
· World · Hindustan Times, Times of India
Indian flight commander Smit Machchar successfully intervened to stop a hijacking attempt on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The perpetrator, an Omani pilot identified as Hamam Al-Hammami, reportedly stabbed the captain before passengers intervened to secure the cockpit. Abu Dhabi has initiated a terror investigation into the incident, which has drawn comparisons to the 9/11 attacks. While the UAE and Saudi authorities remain quiet on the investigation's findings, reports suggest Israeli intelligence is assisting in the probe due to the suspect's alleged radicalisation over the Palestine issue.
Why it matters
The incident threatens to further destabilise the UAE's hospitality and aviation sectors, which are already under pressure from regional conflicts involving Iran, the US, and Israel.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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