President Herzog to Honor Flydubai Heroes with Civilian Courage Award
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
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- President Herzog will recommend the Civilian Courage Medal for Flydubai flight heroes.
- Four passengers and the pilot are recognized for their bravery.
- The medal honors civilians who risk their lives in dangerous situations.
- The award was established by President Herzog during the war.
President Isaac Herzog announced Thursday that he will recommend awarding the Presidential Medal for Civilian Courage to the heroes of the Flydubai flight incident: Yaniv Hayon, Dr. Shota Musayev, Zvika Mans, and Assaf Radwan. The recommendation will be presented to the advisory committee for awarding the medal.
The President's office stated that Herzog spoke with the four individuals, expressing his appreciation for their resourcefulness, courage, and mutual responsibility demonstrated during extreme danger. He also thanked the Indian pilot, Captain Smit Machhar, "whose determination and actions enabled the neutralization and saved many lives."
Dr. Musayev told the President, "This wasn't just my heroism; everyone who was there and approached the cockpit area was part of it. We supported each other on the plane and also when we arrived in Saudi Arabia, and took care of each other properly." Hayon stated, "I am very grateful for the conversation and the embrace. It is truly moving." Radwan added, "We felt helpless, hanging in the air, and I didn't know who to turn to. But it was all instinct, to survive, to save the family, the people, and the children."
The Presidential Medal for Civilian Courage was established by President Herzog during the war to recognize civilians who acted with exceptional bravery while risking their lives.
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