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Flydubai attack survivors seek recognition as terror victims
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Passengers from an attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight are seeking recognition as victims of terrorism, according to The Jerusalem Post. The article says Israel’s defense minister described the incident as a jihadist terrorist attack; it does not provide further details about the passengers’ claims or any official decision on recognition.
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