Omani hijacker who stabbed fellow pilot 'was a religious extremist who refused to shake hands with women': Israel launches probe into how 'terrorist' was cleared to fly as Flydubai jets are grounded

Daily Mail - Oct 1, 2026

Passengers and crew wrestled the believed terrorist after he violently attacked his colleague and attempted to take control of the jet cruising at altitude.

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