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Attacker in FlyDubai Flight Meant to Crash Into Israeli Airport, Emiratis Say

Published by New York Times World By Pranav Baskar · 9 October 2026 at 22:40
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Attacker in FlyDubai Flight Meant to Crash Into Israeli Airport, Emiratis Say
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The attorney general of the United Arab Emirates said that the co-pilot had been inspired by the Sept. 11 attacks after years of developing extreme Islamist views.

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