Trump Hails Israeli Plumber Who Thwarted Flydubai Plane Incident
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
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- Trump called Israeli plumber Yaniv Hayun a hero for his role in a Flydubai plane incident.
- Hayun reportedly intervened in the cockpit to stop a suspect from taking control.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu also met and praised Hayun for his actions.
- Hayun stated he learned about aircraft controls from watching TV shows.
- The incident involved a Flydubai plane en route to Israel.
U.S. President Donald Trump lauded Israeli plumber Yaniv Hayun, describing him as a hero for his role in thwarting an attempt to bring down a Flydubai plane bound for Israel. Trump expressed admiration for Hayun's courage during the incident, which he said could have led to an aerial disaster.
Speaking on Friday night, Trump stated he wanted to thank Hayun, an Israeli citizen and self-proclaimed admirer of the U.S. president. "I admire him, a great admirer," Trump said, adding that Hayun "saved the flight" and performed an exceptional act. Trump jokingly remarked that Hayun learned how to handle the aircraft by watching a TV show about aviation investigations.
Trump, speaking from the Oval Office, called Hayun "a man of the type I like. He can be my plumber, and he can be whatever he wants. He did an amazing job, he's a hero." He also extended greetings to Hayun and his family. Trump had previously discussed the incident with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who recounted the "amazing" story to him.
According to Trump, Hayun, who had no prior flying experience, intervened when he noticed activity in the cockpit. Hayun allegedly helped remove the suspected co-pilot from the controls, contributing to regaining control of the aircraft and preventing a crash. Trump noted that while he wasn't sure if all details were precise, this was the information provided by Netanyahu.
Upon returning to Israel, Hayun met with Prime Minister Netanyahu, who embraced him and praised his actions, calling him "a great hero" and "amazing." Hayun recounted the critical moments, explaining that the captain was injured and near the door, making it difficult to open. He saw the suspect between the pilot seats tampering with controls, as neither pilot was in their seat. Hayun stated he subdued the suspect using a chokehold and pulled him out of the cockpit, noting the suspect attempted to damage the controls. He also mentioned enlisting help from other Israeli passengers before attempting to operate the controls himself until the pilot regained control. When asked by Netanyahu how he knew how to operate the plane, Hayun cited watching the aviation investigation show "Air Crash Investigations."
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