Flydubai Captain Recounts Cockpit Attack, Praises Israeli Passengers
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- Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar recounted a co-pilot's alleged cockpit attack and attempt to crash a Tel Aviv-bound flight.
- Machchhar opened the cockpit door, enabling passengers and crew to subdue the attacker.
- The flight diverted safely to Saudi Arabia after the incident.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu proposed honoring Captain Machchhar.
- An Israeli dentist who treated Machchhar was also honored locally.
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