PR Guru Rahav Slams Activist Over 'Bibi-Supporters' Claim on Flydubai Hijacking

A heated social media exchange erupted over the dramatic foiling of a potential terror attack on a Flydubai flight, with Israeli PR mogul Roni Rahav clashing with a prominent online activist known as 'Ronit the Bibi-Supporter.' The controversy began when Ronit tweeted that "Bibi-supporters" on the plane were responsible for subduing the hijacker, sarcastically adding, "Imagine if Kaplan-supporters were there, peeing their pants." This provocative statement, which attributed the heroic act to a specific political faction, drew widespread reactions.

Rahav, expressing shock at the politicization of a moment of civilian bravery, responded furiously to Ronit's tweet. He questioned what she had taken and emphatically stated, "They are all Kaplan-supporters!" This retort, implying the activist was delusional or misinformed, quickly went viral.

The incident occurred in the wake of President Isaac Herzog's announcement that he would award the "President's Award for Civilian Heroism" to the four Israeli passengers who subdued the hijacker on the Flydubai flight. The passengers, Yaniv Hayun, Zvika Mans, Assaf Radwan, and Dr. Shota Musayev, were recognized for their exceptional courage and resourcefulness in preventing a major tragedy.

The political polarization evident in the online debate highlights the deep divisions within Israeli society, even when faced with acts of heroism and national security threats.