Statement of pilot who tried to crash Flydubai plane revealed

Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani co-pilot on a Flydubai flight to Israel, attempted to crash the plane by attacking his Indian colleague during the flight. Authorities from Australia, New Zealand, and Israel are conducting a multi-faceted investigation into the pilot, who confessed during his interrogation that he acted out of a desire for revenge for Gaza and aimed to become a martyr.

Interrogation and Confession Process

During his interrogation in custody, 29-year-old co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami stated that he carried out the act to take revenge for Gaza. The pilot's declaration that he acted with the desire to become a martyr during the flight prompted security forces to take action.

International Security Cooperation

Shin Bet agents, Israel's internal security agency, traveled to the United Arab Emirates to participate in the interrogation process to shed light on the background of the incident. Mossad officials announced that they are investigating whether the pilot visited countries hostile to Israel in the past and whether he was directed by an organization during this process.

Educational Background in Australia

Al-Hammami's background was also scrutinized in Australia. It was determined that he studied engineering at RMIT University in Melbourne but left without completing the program. Authorities are examining whether the pilot had ties to radical groups and his interactions with extremist websites while in Australia.

Flight Training in New Zealand

New Zealand police confirmed that the pilot was in the country for six months between 2018 and 2019. Al-Hammami's activities and records during that period, when he came to New Zealand as part of a flight training program, are being thoroughly reviewed as part of the international investigation.