Israeli President to Award Civilian Gallantry Medals to Four Israelis Who Thwarted Dubai Flight Attack
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
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- President Herzog will recommend four Israelis for a civilian gallantry award.
- The Israelis intervened to stop an attack on a pilot during a flight.
- Their actions prevented a potential disaster and led to an emergency landing.
- The President's Award for Civilian Gallantry honors extraordinary bravery.
- The Indian pilot was also commended for his role in subduing the attacker.
President Isaac Herzog announced on Thursday that he intends to recommend four Israeli passengers for the President's Award for Civilian Gallantry. The passengers, Yaniv Hayun, Dr. Shota Musaev, Zvika Mans, and Assaf Radwan, displayed extraordinary bravery during a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Israel when one of the pilots attacked the other, causing the plane to lose altitude.
During the incident, after one pilot stabbed the other, the Israeli passengers intervened. Indian pilot Captain Sumit Majhar struggled with the assailant and managed to open the cockpit door. Tali Mans alerted others to the emergency. Hayun, Mans, and Radwan then entered the cockpit and helped subdue the attacker, with Hayun stabilizing the aircraft's controls. Dr. Musaev provided critical medical aid to the severely injured pilot, stabilizing his condition until the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Their actions prevented a major disaster.
President Herzog spoke with the four heroes, commending their resourcefulness, courage, and mutual responsibility in the face of danger. He stated, "At moments when the lives of so many people were in danger, you acted without hesitation, with exceptional courage, resourcefulness, and mutual responsibility. You risked your lives to save others and prevented a heavy disaster. The entire world saw today the beautiful and brave face of Israeli society. I am proud of you and thank you on behalf of the State of Israel." He also expressed deep gratitude to Captain Majhar for his decisive actions.
Dr. Musaev described the event as "very difficult" and a near miss, emphasizing that the heroism was collective. Zvika Mans also conveyed his gratitude, and Assaf Radwan spoke of acting on instinct to survive and save others. The President's Award for Civilian Gallantry was established by Herzog during the war to honor civilians who demonstrate exceptional bravery and mutual responsibility at great personal risk to save lives. It is the highest civilian gallantry award in Israel.
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