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Flydubai co-pilot allegedly planned to crash jet into Tel Aviv building

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Hamam al Hammami, the Omani co-pilot accused of attacking pilot Smit Machchhar with an axe aboard Wednesday's Flydubai flight from Dubai, allegedly intended to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's airport or a building, telling investigators he had a "dream" to do so, the New York Post reported. He is expected to face the death penalty, the Post said. US officials and Israeli investigators believe he acted alone; two Israeli officials said he planned the attack before joining the airline. The UAE had shared passenger and crew information with Israel beforehand, but Israel did not flag concerns about him.

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