EgyptAir hijacker was reportedly targeting 'foreigners'

The Egyptian man who hijacked an EgyptAir flight on Tuesday reportedly targeted “foreigners,” according to the flight crew and other passengers on the flight.

Seif Eddin Mustafa, 59, is facing charges including hijacking, illegal possession of explosives, kidnapping and threats to commit violence for the incident. 

Speaking at a press conference in Cairo on Wednesday, the flight’s pilot, Amr al-Gammal, detailed how Mustafa allowed him to release all Egyptians from the flight: “He gave me more than what I requested. I asked to let the children and the women out. He said he will let all Egyptians out.” Read more…