Flydubai hijacker called for women to be 'stomped on' in religious rants while studying at British university
First reported 3 Oct, 21:54 UTCUpdated 2h ago5 sources
1 left · 1 center · 3 right · Full breakdown
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AI-generatedAn Omani co‑pilot, Hamam al‑Hammami, attempted to hijack an Israel‑bound Flydubai flight, injuring the captain with a crash axe. After the incident, Al Qaeda‑linked publications called for copycat attacks on US and Israeli planes, and the hijacker’s earlier extremist online activity was highlighted by several outlets.
How the Left framed it
Left‑leaning outlets focus on Al Qaeda’s call for copycat attacks on US and Israeli flights following the hijack attempt.
How the Center framed it
Center outlets report the same Al Qaeda call for copycat attacks, noting it appeared in the al‑Bayan publication.
How the Right framed it
Right‑leaning outlets stress the hijacker’s prior extremist social‑media posts and propaganda, and question how he was allowed to fly.
What everyone reports
- The hijacker was 29‑year‑old Omani national Hamam al‑Hammami
- He attempted to hijack an Israel‑bound Flydubai flight and wounded the captain with a crash axe
- Al‑Qaeda‑linked outlets called for copycat attacks on US and Israeli planes after the incident
Where coverage differs
- Left/center outlets frame the story around Al Qaeda’s call for further attacks, while right outlets highlight the hijacker’s earlier extremist posts and alleged failure of security checks
- The nature of the extremist material is described as a pro‑Al Qaeda newsletter by left outlets and as violent social‑media posts celebrating violence against women by right outlets
Written by AI from the headlines and excerpts of 5 outlets (Groq) on 4 Oct, 18:05 UTC. It can make mistakes — read the original reporting below. How briefings work
Compare the headlines
How outlets on each side framed it
A newsletter produced by pro-al-Qaeda outlet Al-Yaqin, appears to praise the 30 September FlyDubai incident and calls for attacks on US and Israeli nationals travelling on planes
The call for copycat attacks appeared in the latest edition of al-Bayan, a weekly publication launched in July by supporters of Al Qaeda.
Omani national Hamam Al Hammami, 29, severely wounded captain Smit Machchhar using the onboard crash axe as he attempted to hijack an Israel-bound flight.
Full coverage
5 outlets — tap a headline to read it at the source
- British-educated Flydubai terrorist was found with Al Qaeda propaganda and plans to target Israeli planes three years ago - but was still allowed to fly (opens Daily Mail in a new tab)
Omani national Hamam Al Hammami, 29, severely wounded captain Smit Machchhar using the onboard crash axe as he attempted to hijack an Israel-bound flight.
- ‘War isn’t over’: Al-Qaeda calls for ‘copycat attacks’ on US, Israeli planes after flydubai plot (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
The call for copycat attacks appeared in the latest edition of al-Bayan, a weekly publication launched in July by supporters of Al Qaeda.
- READ THEM: Flydubai Hijacker’s Disturbing Social Media Posts Celebrate Beating Women (opens The Daily Wire in a new tab)
Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, 29, reportedly made a series of disturbing social media posts while studying aviation management remotely at the U.K.’s Buckinghamshire New University. According to a report published Sunday by The New York Post, al-Hammami fired off a number of X posts that were misogynistic — and…
- Al Qaeda issues horror call for attacks on US and Israeli flights after FlyDubai 'hijack attempt' (opens The Mirror in a new tab)
A newsletter produced by pro-al-Qaeda outlet Al-Yaqin, appears to praise the 30 September FlyDubai incident and calls for attacks on US and Israeli nationals travelling on planes
- Flydubai hijacker promoted 'radical' violence against women online while studying at British university (opens GB News in a new tab)
The pilot accused of attacking a captain and attempting to hijack an Israel-bound Flydubai passenger plane had previously posted violent and extremist material online while studying at a British university, it has been revealed. Hamam al-Hammami, 29, was detained after the suspected hijacking of a Flydubai Boeing 737…
