Fresh medical details have revealed the full extent of the horrific Flydubai cockpit axe attack involving Captain Smit Machchhar and Omani co-pilot Hamam Al-Hammami. Machchhar reportedly suffered a skull fracture along with serious injuries to his head and hands after being attacked inside the cockpit, with the axe blow also causing damage to his optic nerves and severely affecting his vision. The latest details shed new light on the severity of the assault and the challenges facing Machchhar during his recovery. His memory of the incident remains fragmented, with the captain reportedly able to recall only bits and pieces of what happened during the cockpit attack. Severe headaches have also continued to affect him, requiring strong pain-relief medication and heavy sedation. WATCH

The Omani Flydubai co-pilot Al-Hammami allegedly plotted to kill the captain and crash the aircraft into an Israeli target, with Ben Gurion Airport reportedly identified as the primary target. The co-pilot is accused of launching a sudden attack on Indian Captain Machchhar over Jordan while the aircraft was approaching Israel. According to the reported details, Al-Hammami allegedly intended to overpower the captain, take control of the aircraft and carry out a 9/11-style crash. Investigators reportedly believe he had also considered a Tel Aviv skyscraper or a US military base in Jordan as possible alternative targets. The alleged plot is said to have been prepared in advance, with a June trip to Israel reportedly used to gather intelligence and study the intended target. Reports indicate that the co-pilot had flown to Ben Gurion Airport multiple times while allegedly preparing for the attack. WATCH