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Omani co-pilot linked to Muslim Brotherhood in UAE probe
An investigation by UAE authorities has revealed connections between an Omani co-pilot and Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated organizations in Australia. The pilot allegedly plotted an attack at Ben Gurion Airport that was thwarted by passengers.
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A co-pilot from Oman has been identified as having ties to Muslim Brotherhood networks operating in Australia, according to findings from an ongoing investigation by United Arab Emirates authorities.
The investigation uncovered that the Omani aviation professional maintained links with organizations affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood, a transnational Islamist movement, through Australian-based centers associated with the group.
According to the probe's findings, the individual had allegedly been planning a suicide attack targeting Ben Gurion Airport, Israel's primary international aviation hub. The planned assault was reportedly prevented when passengers intervened to stop the attack from being carried out.
The investigation represents part of broader regional security efforts across the Gulf states to identify and monitor individuals with connections to designated extremist organizations. The UAE has been actively engaged in counter-terrorism operations and intelligence-sharing initiatives aimed at preventing such incidents.
Details regarding the current status of the investigation and any charges that may have been filed remain under review by relevant authorities.