Rabbi Mazuz Recounts 'Miracle' of Flydubai Hijacking Attempt

Rabbi Tzvi Mazuz, Rosh Yeshiva of Kiseh Rachamim, recited the "Mizmor L'Toda" psalm during his weekly Torah lesson to express gratitude for the "great miracle" that occurred on a Flydubai flight. Four Israeli passengers thwarted an attempted hijacking by the plane's Omani co-pilot.

During his discourse, Rabbi Mazuz emphasized the importance of thanking God for miracles, referencing the biblical King Hezekiah, who, according to tradition, missed the opportunity to be the Messiah because he did not offer thanks for a great miracle he experienced. "We will not forget to thank God for the miracles He performed with us," Rabbi Mazuz stated. He added, "Whether there are many soldiers or few soldiers, God always provides salvation!"

Last week, the co-pilot, Hammam Al-Hamami, attacked the captain with an emergency axe and attempted to seize control of the aircraft's systems, intending to crash it at Ben Gurion Airport. The flight was en route from Dubai to Israel.

Four Israeli passengers, Yaniv Hayun, Dr. Shota Musaev, Zvika Mans, and Assaf Rejwan, rushed into the cockpit and subdued the attacker, thereby saving the lives of everyone on board. An investigation into the incident is ongoing, with Shin Bet representatives expected to join.