Trump Praises Israeli Passenger Who Thwarted Flydubai Hijacking Attempt

U.S. President Donald Trump lauded Yaniv Hiyun, an Israeli plumber, for his heroic actions in thwarting an attempted hijacking on a Flydubai flight. Trump described Hiyun as a "fan of mine, a big fan" and expressed his admiration, stating, "He saved this flight yesterday. He did an amazing job." Trump humorously added that Hiyun, who reportedly learned to fly by watching "Air Crash Investigation" on television, "can be my plumber."

Trump emphasized that regardless of his profession, Hiyun performed admirably and demonstrated true heroism. The President also extended congratulations to Hiyun and his family, noting a mutual admiration and thanking the Israeli passenger.

Earlier reports indicated that new details of the incident had drawn attention from political and official circles. The U.S. President specifically highlighted the role of the Israeli passenger in the rescue. According to Trump, the co-pilot, whom he described as potentially a terrorist or mentally unstable, attacked the captain with a knife.

Further investigation is required by Israel to determine how the co-pilot was cleared for the Flydubai flight, given prior concerns about his flight credentials. The system is designed to receive advance information on crew members, including identifying data and documentation.