Israeli Passengers Hailed as Heroes After Foiling Plane Attack
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
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- Israeli passengers subdued an attacker on a Flydubai flight.
- Plumber Yeniv Hayun was a key figure in restraining the attacker.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu honored the passengers for their bravery.
- The attacker reportedly stated 'Kill me' after his failed mission.
- Netanyahu noted a regulatory loophole exploited by the attacker.
- The injured pilot is receiving further medical treatment.
Passengers aboard a Flydubai flight, including Israeli plumber Yeniv Hayun, are being celebrated as heroes for their bravery in subduing an attacker who stabbed the pilot. The incident occurred when the co-pilot, identified as an Omani national, attacked the Indian pilot in the cockpit. Hayun, along with other Israeli passengers, managed to restrain the attacker, who reportedly said "Kill me," indicating he preferred to die after failing his mission. The passengers used an earphone cord to tie him up before authorities provided handcuffs.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Hayun, Dr. Shota Musayev who treated the injured pilot, Musayev's wife Sigalit, and Or Perdilov. Netanyahu praised their "supreme heroism, resourcefulness, and faith" for preventing a major disaster and announced they would light a torch of civil heroism on Independence Day. Dr. Musayev described the scene, noting the pilot's severe injuries and his efforts to stop the bleeding. He also recounted how they improvised to restrain the attacker.
Hayun, who was honored by his hometown mayor of Ness Ziona with a "Hero of the City" award, expressed humility, stating he acted on instinct. His wife, Meital, humorously noted his profession as a plumber, contrasting with his heroic actions. U.S. President Donald Trump commented on Hayun's actions, referring to him as an "upgraded plumber," a description Hayun found amusing and accurate given his profession.
Netanyahu also acknowledged in a Fox News interview that the Omani co-pilot exploited a loophole in regulations preventing pilots from countries without diplomatic ties to Israel from flying into the country. He stated that such loopholes would be addressed with enhanced pre-flight checks, similar to those conducted for pilots flying Israeli passengers from Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, Indian media reported that the stabbed pilot, Smith Machchachar, was flown to Dubai for further treatment. The government of Gujarat, India, announced it would honor the pilot for his "unwavering courage."
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