The co-pilot who attempted to hijack a Flydubai passenger jet last week allegedly planned to crash the aircraft into Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport or a high-rise tower in the Israeli city. Reports indicate that the Omani national, described by investigators as a self-radicalized lone wolf, sought to orchestrate a catastrophic disaster reminiscent of the September 11 attacks, endangering more than 180 passengers on board.

Source: www.bbc.co.uk