Israel Honors Six Citizens for Foiling Flydubai Plane Attack
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Six Israelis were awarded Presidential Medals for Civil Heroism by President Yitzhak Herzog for preventing a terrorist attack on a Flydubai flight on September 30. Passengers subdued an attacker who had stabbed the pilot, while another passenger provided medical aid. The president praised their bravery but called for a full investigation into security procedures.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Six Israelis received Presidential Medals for Civil Heroism from President Yitzhak Herzog.
- The medals were awarded for preventing a terrorist attack on a Flydubai flight.
- Passengers subdued an attacker who had stabbed the aircraft's captain.
- One passenger provided critical medical aid to the injured captain.
- The incident occurred on Flydubai flight FZ1073 on September 30.
- President Herzog called for a comprehensive investigation into the security failures.
Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog presented Presidential Medals for Civil Heroism to six Israeli citizens who thwarted a major terrorist attack aboard a Flydubai passenger jet. The ceremony took place at the official residence of the head of state in Jerusalem.
The recipients were passengers who successfully neutralized an attacker and saved the lives of hundreds of people during flight FZ1073 on September 30. The incident occurred when the flight's co-pilot, an Omani national, suddenly attacked the captain with a knife mid-flight.
Four passengers, Yaniv Hayun, Tzvika Manes, Or Pardilov, and Assaf Radjuan, immediately intervened, overpowering the assailant and preventing him from reaching the controls. Doctor Shota Musaev, another passenger, provided emergency medical aid to the severely injured captain, saving his life until the plane landed. The sixth honoree, Tali Manes, was the first to notice the danger and raise the alarm.
President Herzog emphasized that their decisive actions prevented a major aviation disaster with potentially far-reaching consequences for Israel and the Middle East. He also thanked the aircraft commander, Smith Machchar, the other pilots, and the passengers for their resilience and mutual support.
However, Herzog stressed that the bravery of these civilians does not negate the need for a thorough investigation into the systemic causes of the incident, particularly concerning security checks for international flights. He concluded by calling the passengers' actions an example of unity and solidarity for Israeli society.
Mentioned
The same event, reported separately by each outlet. Open a few to compare what different newsrooms emphasize — and what they leave out.
Centre 6Right 6Haredi 2Arab 1Other 3
Not the same event — other stories that share this one’s people, places, or theme: background, reactions, and follow-ups.
