Omani pilot admits trying to hijack Flydubai flight to avenge Gaza

An Omani pilot, Hammam Al-Hammami, told investigators he attempted to hijack a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv to avenge Gaza and die as a martyr, according to Channel 12. Israeli authorities, including the Shin Bet, are investigating whether the pilot acted alone or was directed by others. Investigators have obtained and are analyzing the contents of his phone, and the Mossad noted he made short visits to countries hostile to Israel in recent years. Emirati authorities interrogated the flight crew and ruled out their involvement or complicity in the attempted hijacking, stating they were confused but not part of the plan. The questioning was requested by Israel after passengers reported unusual behavior by crew members.