Trump Praises Israeli Passenger Who Thwarted Dubai Flight Hijacking

U.S. President Donald Trump posted a special video on his TikTok account thanking Yeniv Hayon, an Israeli plumber and passenger, for his heroism during a "Fly Dubai" flight. Hayon was among the Israelis who neutralized the Omani co-pilot who attempted to hijack the plane, with the apparent intention of crashing it. Trump lauded Hayon, stating, "Thank you, Yeniv!" and calling him a "hero" who "saved the flight." Hayon, a 38-year-old plumber from Ness Ziona, was credited with stabilizing the aircraft when the co-pilot attempted to disable the instruments. Hayon explained that he learned how to fly by watching aviation investigation shows on television. He, along with other Israeli passengers, including Tzvika Mans, Assaf Rejwan, and dentist Dr. Shota Musayev (who treated the injured pilot), subdued the hijacker. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee also met with Hayon, thanking him "on behalf of President Donald Trump and the American nation" for his bravery in saving the flight. U.S. media identified the hijacker as Maam Al-Mamami. Investigators revealed that Al-Mamami's previous employment with "Oman Air" was terminated due to suspected radicalization. He reportedly confessed during interrogation that his intention was to crash the plane in Israeli territory. Israel is expected to actively participate in the investigation being conducted in the UAE.