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FlyDubai co-pilot planned 9/11-style attack on Israel airport, UAE says

Original: FlyDubai co-pilot planned 9/11-style attack on Israel's main airport, UAE says https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026

UAE authorities say a FlyDubai co-pilot was planning a September 11-style attack targeting Israel's main airport, according to a Washington Post report. The allegation raises questions about security vetting in the Gulf aviation industry and comes at a time of heightened regional tensions between the UAE and Israel.

Why now: The terror plot allegation involving a commercial airline pilot and a major Israeli airport is a striking security and geopolitical story

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• FlyDubai co-pilot planned 9/11-style attack on Israel's main airport, UAE says https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/10/09/flydubai-co-pilot-planned-911-style-attack-israels-main-airport-uae-says/ # WorldNews # Terrorism # Aviation · wapo_world@robot.villas · 2

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