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United Arab Emirates: Violence against civilians in Dubai
US media: Dubai Airways cockpit attack suspect was banned in Oman. Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, Oct 3rd, Message sources revealed that the Omani co-pilot involved in the Dubai Airways aircraft mid-air security incident on Sep 30 was previously banned in Oman for involvement in extremism. The source, speaking to AP reporters on Oct 3, stated this co-pilot held extremist views, was previously banned in Oman, but was later hired by Dubai Airways. It remains unclear what level of screening he underwent before joining Dubai Airways. On Sep 30, Dubai Airways flight FZ1073, en route from Dubai, UAE to Tel Aviv, Israel, encountered a security incident. According to media reports, the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain inside the cockpit, causing the aircraft to descend rapidly. After being subdued by other crew members and passengers, control of the aircraft was regained. Following the incident, the aircraft diverted and landed safely at Taifuk Airport in Saudi Arabia. Currently, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Israel are all investigating the incident. UAE Presidential Advisor Anwar al-Gharjashi stated on the 2nd that the incident involved 'acts of terrorism'. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu issued a video statement on the 2nd, saying the attacker was influenced by extremist ideology and intended to crash the aircraft.
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