Top Stories · October 9, 2026
Attacker in FlyDubai Flight Meant to Crash Into Israeli Airport, Emiratis Say
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United Arab Emirates authorities announced that Hammam al-Hammami, a 29-year-old Omani co-pilot for FlyDubai, intended to crash a commercial flight into the passenger terminal of Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel. The incident occurred on September 30, 2026, when the suspect allegedly attacked the captain with an emergency axe before being overpowered by the pilot and passengers. The UAE Attorney General stated the suspect was inspired by the September 11 attacks and had previously studied the flight route. Investigations by the UAE, Israel, and Saudi Arabia are ongoing, with initial findings suggesting the suspect acted alone after becoming radicalized while studying in Australia in 2017.
United Arab Emirates authorities announced that Hammam al-Hammami, a 29-year-old Omani co-pilot for FlyDubai, intended to crash a commercial flight into the passenger terminal of Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel. The incident occurred on September 30, 2026, when the suspect allegedly attacked the captain with an emergency axe before being overpowered by the pilot and passengers. The UAE Attorney General stated the suspect was inspired by the September 11 attacks and had previously studied the flight route. Investigations by the UAE, Israel, and Saudi Arabia are ongoing, with initial findings suggesting the suspect acted alone after becoming radicalized while studying in Australia in 2017.