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The suspect, according to prosecutors, began to become radicalized in 2017 while studying in Australia.
The co-pilot of the Flydubai plane was attempting to carry out a pre-planned terrorist attack. This was reported by the UAE State News Agency.
According to UAE Attorney General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, his goal was to seize control of the plane and attack the terminal at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The official added that the 29-year-old accused's penchant for extremism began in 2017 while he was studying in Australia. There, he read extremist literature and followed online content glorifying terrorist organizations and suicide operations.
In addition, according to Al Shamsi, the suspect took inspiration from the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and was convinced that he could carry out a similar operation using an aircraft.
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Beginning of an international investigation into the pilot's activities
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