Was Israel ready to shoot down FlyDubai jet? Missed warnings across three countries under scrutiny

Fresh details are emerging about the attempted hijacking of Flydubai Flight 1073, raising questions over security warnings, the co-pilot’s previous travel to Israel and how authorities handled information across Oman, the UAE and Israel. Reports say Hamam al-Hammami had previously faced concerns in Oman and was later hired by Flydubai. During the flight, he allegedly attacked the captain, sending the aircraft into a dramatic 14,000-foot plunge before passengers and crew intervened. Israel also reportedly activated a long-standing emergency protocol and scrambled fighter jets, with sources saying the aircraft could have been shot down if it posed an imminent threat.