Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says
The man accused of trying to take over the Israel-bound jet is named as Hamam al-Hammami by several media outlets.
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"I told myself to go for one last push to open the door from inside."
— Smit Machchhar , Other
"So, it's clear that he was suicidal… It looks very likely that he was going to down the plane."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
Key People
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Hamam al-Hammami is the co-pilot accused of attempting to take control of a Flydubai plane.
Isaac Herzog is the President of Israel.
Smit Machchhar is an Indian pilot injured during the incident.
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The man accused of trying to take over the Israel-bound jet is named as Hamam al-Hammami by several media outlets.
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Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.
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