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Pilot ‘attacked co-pilot with axe’ in cockpit on Israel flight before being restrained by passengers
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Two Israeli security officials said Israel's initial assessment was that the co-pilot, identified by Israel as an Omani national, was likely acting alone
How it broke
1 Oct 22:27
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Pilot ‘attacked co-pilot with axe’ in cockpit on Israel flight before being restrained by passengers
2 Oct 04:39
The Independent
Israel flight hijacking latest: Pilot ‘used axe’ to attack co-pilot before passengers using toilet raised alarm
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