Counter-terror probe into alleged hijacker's Melbourne past
A counter-terror investigation is underway into a co-pilot who allegedly attempted to hijack a flight to Tel Aviv, after it was revealed he spent time in Melbourne between 2015 and 2017. Hamam al-Hamami studied engineering at RMIT University during this period before his visa was cancelled in 2019. The Australian Federal Police, Victoria Police and ASIO are investigating his time in Melbourne, his social media posts showing extremist views, and his community and religious links during his stay.
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