A middle east official tells NBC News that the co-pilot who stabbed the flight’s captain had planned to fly the plane into Tel Aviv’s airport before heroic passengers intervened. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports.
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09.10.2026
🔴 FlyDubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv airport, inspired by 9/11, UAE prosecutor says
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09.10.2026
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06.10.2026
Flydubai co-pilot plotted ‘suicide’ attack on Israel, UAE says
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