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Six Israelis Honored for Heroism in Foiling Flydubai Hijacking Attempt
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President Isaac Herzog awarded six Israeli civilians the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for preventing a flydubai hijacking. The civilians, including Tali Manes and Zvika Manes, intervened when a co-pilot attacked the pilot and attempted to crash the plane. Herzog lauded their courage and mutual responsibility, calling their actions a demonstration of Israeli society's best qualities. The award, established after the October 7 attacks, is Israel's highest civilian valor honor.
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- Six Israeli civilians received the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for preventing a flydubai hijacking.
- President Isaac Herzog presented the award for the passengers' bravery in stopping a co-pilot from crashing the plane.
- The award recipients include Tali Manes, Zvika Manes, Yaniv Hayoun, Dr. Shota Musayev, Asaf Rajuan, and Or Pardilov.
- President Herzog called their actions a display of courage, resourcefulness, and mutual responsibility.
- The Presidential Medal for Civilian Heroism was established by Herzog after the October 7 massacre.
- The award is considered Israel's highest civilian valor honor.
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