Israeli President Honors Flydubai Passengers for Foiling Hijacking
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
President Isaac Herzog awarded the President's Medal of Civilian Heroism to six passengers of a Flydubai flight. They were honored for their heroic actions in subduing a terrorist co-pilot who tried to crash the plane, saving everyone aboard. Herzog praised their bravery and called for a full investigation into the incident.
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- President Isaac Herzog honored six Flydubai passengers with the Medal of Civilian Heroism.
- The passengers bravely subdued a terrorist co-pilot attempting to crash the aircraft.
- Their actions prevented a major aerial disaster and saved all lives on board.
- President Herzog called for a comprehensive investigation into the incident's circumstances.
- The ceremony took place on Thursday, recognizing exceptional courage and quick thinking.
President Isaac Herzog bestowed the "President's Medal of Civilian Heroism" on six passengers from a Flydubai flight on Thursday. These individuals are recognized for their bravery in subduing a co-pilot who attempted to crash the plane, thereby saving all on board and preventing a major disaster. The honored passengers are Or Friedilov, Yaniv Hayun, Dr. Shota Musaev, Tali Mans, Zvika Mans, and Assaf Rajwan.
Herzog praised their courage, stating their actions averted a "serious aerial disaster that would have changed the face of the state and the Middle East." He emphasized that their heroism does not negate the need for a thorough investigation into the incident and its circumstances, asserting that everyone deserves clear and satisfactory answers.
The President had previously spoken with the medal recipients, commending their courage and composure during the dangerous moments. He noted their immediate, decisive, and exceptionally brave actions, which prevented a catastrophe.
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