Netanyahu Endorses Israeli Hero Who Thwarted Dubai Flight Hijacking

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly endorsed Yaniv Hayun, an Israeli civilian who helped thwart an attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight, by recommending his professional services on social media.

Netanyahu shared a screenshot from the Israeli service provider website "Midrag," showcasing Hayun's business profile for septic tank services and repairs in the Rishon LeZion area. Hayun has a high rating of 9.93 based on numerous reviews. The Prime Minister wrote on X, "Yaniv Hayun is a hero who saved many lives. He can help you too, I highly recommend him!"

The endorsement came after Netanyahu met with Hayun and praised the passengers' actions in a CNN interview, describing their intervention as heroic and potentially preventing an event on the scale of 9/11. The post quickly garnered widespread positive reactions online, with many commending the Prime Minister's direct support for the civilian hero's livelihood.

Hayun was among the passengers who displayed courage and resourcefulness on Flydubai flight FZ1073. When the co-pilot attempted to crash the plane, passengers stormed the cockpit, subdued the attacker, and restrained him until the emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. This public recognition reflects deep societal appreciation for individuals who became national heroes overnight.