Israel Had Omani Co-Pilot's Details Before Flydubai Attack, Yet He Was Cleared

Israeli authorities had passenger and crew details, including nationalities, for the flydubai flight attacked on September 30, but did not flag any individuals before departure. The UAE shared the information prior to the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight. Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami allegedly attacked Indian Captain Smit Machchhar with an axe, causing the plane to lose over 16,000 feet before an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The UAE calls it a terrorist attack, and investigators are probing hiring checks and security procedures. Al-Hammami was previously barred from flying in Oman over alleged extremist views. Israeli agencies dispute responsibility for vetting foreign crew, with the Transportation Ministry saying it lacked tools for detailed checks. The incident is under investigation by UAE, Saudi, and Western authorities.