FlyDubai attacker intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, ongoing investigation finds

Oct 5, 2026 · Kat Lonsdorf

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FlyDubai attacker intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, ongoing investigation finds

An Israeli airline El Al aircraft is parked on the tarmac at Ben-Gurion Airport near the city of Lod on October 2, 2026.

The investigation has found the attacker intended to crash the plane into Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, a person familiar with the matter not authorized to speak publicly told NPR.

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