Flydubai Midair Incident: UAE-Israel Cooperation and Hijacker Probe

The UAE reportedly provided Flydubai flight passenger and crew details to Israel before takeoff, amid an alleged midair hijacking attempt by an Omani co-pilot named Hamam Al Hammami. Israel’s Shin Bet is assisting in the interrogation to determine if the suspect acted alone or had affiliations. Tel

What is established so far

• UAE shared Flydubai crew/passenger data with Israel pre-flight
• Co-pilot Hamam Al Hammami accused of midair hijacking attempt
• Shin Bet aiding UAE in suspect interrogation
• Tel Aviv flights suspended after incident