Screenwriter Meni Assayag Mocks Hero Plumber Who Thwarted Flydubai Hijacking

Screenwriter and creator Meni Assayag, known for his strong political stances, has sparked controversy on social media with a sarcastic tweet directed at Yaniv Hayoun, the Israeli plumber who helped subdue a terrorist on a Flydubai flight. In his post on X, Assayag invited Hayoun to take on plumbing jobs in Kaplan Street, a reference to the site of ongoing anti-government protests. Assayag suggested there was an "overflowing sewage problem" there with "lots and lots of money," but cautioned that much of it was "foreign money" and that the protesters might refuse to pay. He ultimately advised the plumber to "better give up" and wished him luck.

Assayag's remarks come amid significant public and international attention Hayoun received for his bravery in the air. Former U.S. President Donald Trump recounted how the Israeli plumber, hearing screams and noticing the plane diving, entered the cockpit and, along with other passengers, pulled the attacker from the pilot's seat and subdued him, preventing a potential disaster. Hayoun's actions were widely praised for averting a major tragedy.