News Anchor Opens Broadcast With Psalm of Thanksgiving After Rescue Flight
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Channel 14 news anchor Magi Tabibi opened her broadcast with a recitation of the "Psalm of Thanksgiving" after passengers returned safely to Israel following a hijacking attempt on their flight. The unusual opening marked a moment of gratitude for the peaceful resolution of the crisis.
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- Anchor Magi Tabibi opened Channel 14 news with a Psalm of Thanksgiving.
- The opening followed the safe return of passengers from a hijacked flight.
- Passengers subdued a pilot who attempted to hijack the plane.
- Tabibi has previously used the Psalm during significant news events.
- The anchor often incorporates Jewish tradition into her broadcasts.
News anchor Magi Tabibi surprised viewers on Wednesday evening by opening the main broadcast of Channel 14 with a recitation of Psalm 100, known as the "Mizmor Letoda" or "Psalm of Thanksgiving." This unusual opening occurred following the dramatic return of passengers from a Flydubai flight to Israel. The flight had experienced a hijacking attempt by one of the pilots, who reportedly stabbed the co-pilot. Israeli passengers managed to subdue the hijacker, preventing a potential catastrophe.
Following the incident, the passengers were safely returned to Israel via a rescue flight that departed from Saudi Arabia. After the plane landed and the passengers were home, Tabibi chose to imbue the broadcast's opening with a tone of gratitude. Instead of immediately delving into news reports about the event, she recited the Psalm, a passage traditionally associated with expressing thanks and praise in Jewish tradition.
This choice aligns with Tabibi's recent broadcasting style, which frequently incorporates elements of Jewish tradition and faith. The "Mizmor Letoda" has become particularly associated with her; recently, magnets featuring the Psalm were distributed in Rami Levy supermarket branches as part of an initiative she supported, stemming from her belief that nothing should be taken for granted.
This is not the first time Tabibi has used this Psalm during significant news events. In October 2025, she concluded a broadcast about the return of 20 hostages alive to Israel by reciting the same Psalm. However, this time, with the safe return of the rescue flight passengers after the mid-air drama, the Psalm served as the broadcast's opening, transforming the initial moments into an expression of relief and gratitude for the peaceful resolution of the aerial crisis.
