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Flydubai Pilot Attempts Hijack, Planned to Crash Plane in Tel Aviv

A flydubai pilot attacked the captain with an axe in the cockpit, was subdued by passengers, and told investigators he intended to crash the plane in Tel Aviv as revenge for Gaza. The incident marks a significant security breach in civil aviation, highlighting insider threats and potential escalation of militant-inspired attacks. The claim is based on the pilot's confession, with details still emerging.

Gazeta Wyborczaabout 13 hours agoAE, IL, PSCredibility 42%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score7.9
Model confidence0.5
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.4

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