FlyDubai attacker intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, ongoing investigation finds
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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- Primary source: NPR
- Published: Oct 5, 2026, 10:53 AM UTC
- Coverage area: World
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- Source published: Oct 5, 2026, 10:53 AM UTC
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