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Israel received Flydubai passenger list before attempted hijacking, AP reports

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The UAE shared a list of passengers and crew, including pilots' names and nationalities, with Israeli authorities before Wednesday's Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, officials told the Associated Press. Israel did not flag concerns about co-pilot Hamam al Hammami, who allegedly attacked pilot Smit Machchhar with an axe and tried to seize control before being overpowered. Israeli investigators believe the attack was likely a lone-wolf act.

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