Co-pilot planned July attack on Israeli airport, later cancelled

The co-pilot, identified as Hammad Al-Hammami, was scheduled to operate a FlyDubai flight heading to Israel when he purportedly conceived the plan to deliberately crash the aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport, sources indicated. The alleged plot reportedly involved a coordinated operation timed for July, making it one of several aviation security concerns flagged in the region in recent months. However, Al-Hammami reportedly abandoned the plan before execution, preventing any incident from occurring. Authorities have not yet released official statements confirming details of the alleged scheme or any subsequent investigation. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about aviation security protocols and crew vetting procedures across Middle Eastern carriers and routes serving the region.