Herzog Awards Medal of Heroism to Israelis Who Subdued Terrorist on Flydubai Flight
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
President Isaac Herzog awarded the Presidential Medal of Civilian Heroism to six Israelis for subduing a terrorist on Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, saving 174 passengers. The ceremony honored their quick actions during the mid-air crisis, which included regaining control of the falling aircraft. Herzog also praised the wounded pilot and stressed the need for a full investigation into the incident.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Isaac Herzog awarded six Israelis the Medal of Civilian Heroism for subduing a terrorist on a Flydubai flight.
- The six passengers saved 174 people aboard flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
- The incident involved the aircraft losing control and altitude during the flight.
- President Herzog also intends to award the medal to the wounded Indian pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar.
- Herzog stressed that the heroism does not negate the need for a full investigation into the event.
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