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UAE shared FlyDubai flight details with Israel, including pilot information

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First reported on Sunday 4 October 2026 at 06:21 EDT by The Independent·Latest article on Sunday 4 October 2026 at 11:05 EDT

Summary

The United Arab Emirates shared information about a FlyDubai flight with Israel, including details about the pilot and other crew members. The data was provided ahead of the flight's departure, which raised concerns about security procedures. A pilot attempted to take control of the Israel-bound aircraft and force it to crash, according to regional officials. An investigation is ongoing, and preliminary findings have revealed significant security lapses. The incident has led to questions about how pilot clearance was handled prior to the flight.

Latest: Details emerged that the UAE had shared passenger and crew information with Israel before the FlyDubai flight, where a pilot attempted to seize control of the aircraft.

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How it unfolded

  1. Sunday 4 October

    Details emerged that the UAE had shared passenger and crew information with Israel before the FlyDubai flight, where a pilot attempted to seize control of the aircraft.