# Sources: FlyDubai suspect wanted to attack Israel’s biggest airport

https://mins.news/en/video/87157

- CNN, 2026-10-05 23:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN4CcSk3UpY

> An Israeli official and a source familiar with the matter said the alleged hijacker of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv likely intended to target Ben Gurion Airport, Israel’s main international gateway. The suspect, co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, was restrained by the captain and several passengers, who regained control of the plane.

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