Israeli agencies probe Omani pilot's Iran links after hijack attempt

Israeli officials say they cannot confirm or rule out Iranian involvement in the hijacking attempt by Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, leaving the country's defense establishment "in the dark" as investigations continue. The Mossad is coordinating with UAE and Saudi counterparts, but intelligence has not clarified whether al-Hammami concealed sensitive information. Israeli agencies assess he likely acted alone while probing security failures that allowed the radicalized pilot to reach Israel. Defense officials are pushing for a government ministry to take responsibility for the lapse, with plans emerging for a new intelligence framework to vet pilots, crew, and passengers traveling to Israel.