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Yossi Shelley: 'Everything Was Planned' In Flydubai AttackIn an interview with India Today, Israel's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Yossi Shelley, addressed the terror incident aboard a Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight. Shelley noted that the attacker attempted to kill the captain, Smit, and planned to crash the aircraft, stating, 'So everything was planned.' When questioned about the attacker being of Omani origin on a flight bound for Israel, Shelley observed that regulations must adapt, stating that aviation authorities must now screen flight crews alongside passengers to eliminate risks. Addressing diplomatic and intelligence cooperation between Israel and the UAE, Shelley stated that while he handles diplomatic matters, security agencies collaborate to ensure flight safety worldwide. Regarding passenger security concerns and questions over potential airport security lapses in Dubai, Shelley expressed confidence that precautionary measures will prevent future occurrences and maintained that the investigation should conclude before assigning blame to any specific agency.