Netanyahu Invites Indian Pilot Who Saved Flight to Light Independence Day Torch
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu invited Indian pilot Smith Macher to light an Independence Day torch.
- Netanyahu called the pilot a hero for Israel, India, and the world.
- The pilot shared details of a dramatic incident on a flight from Dubai.
- The invitation was extended during a conversation on Saturday evening.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Captain Smith Macher, the Indian pilot of the flight from Dubai, and invited him to light a torch at Israel's upcoming Independence Day ceremony. During their conversation on Saturday evening, Netanyahu told Macher, "You are a hero for Israel, India, and the entire world," before extending the invitation.
The Prime Minister requested details from Macher about how the incident began and what transpired in the cockpit during the moments of fear. Macher shared new details with the Prime Minister regarding the dramatic events in the cockpit as they unfolded in real-time. The conversation followed widespread attention to the pilot's story.
Netanyahu expressed his appreciation for Macher's actions, stating they held significance beyond Israel's borders. The invitation to participate in the torch-lighting ceremony was a surprise to the pilot.
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