FLYDUBAI CO-PILOT’S ALLEGED ATTACK PLAN REPORTEDLY LINKED TO ‘REVENGE FOR GAZA’

October 6, 2026

An Omani co-pilot working for Flydubai was reportedly intercepted after an alleged attempt to carry out an attack aboard a passenger aircraft, with investigators saying he told interrogators that his actions were motivated by a desire for “revenge for Gaza.”

The incident has raised serious concerns over aviation security and the possibility of radicalisation within the aviation sector. The co-pilot, identified as Hamam al-Hammami, was reportedly questioned after authorities thwarted the alleged plot.

Israeli security officials were reported to have become involved in the investigation, with Shin Bet interrogators travelling to the United Arab Emirates to assist in questioning the suspect. The involvement highlights the international security dimension of the case and the close cooperation between regional authorities over potential threats to civil aviation.

Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the alleged plot, including the co-pilot’s motivations, possible contacts and whether others were involved. Authorities are also seeking to establish how the alleged plan developed and whether it posed an immediate danger to passengers and crew.

The episode has renewed attention on the security challenges facing international aviation amid continuing conflict and political tensions across the Middle East. It also underscores growing concern among security agencies that regional conflicts can contribute to radicalisation and inspire individuals to target civilian infrastructure.