Israeli President Honors Six Civilians for Foiling Dubai Flight Hijacking Attempt
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog awarded six civilians the President's Award for Civilian Bravery for their actions in thwarting a hijacking attempt on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. The individuals, including Yeniv Hayun and Tali Mans, are credited with preventing a major disaster and saving dozens of lives during the incident. President Herzog also plans to honor the injured Indian captain, Smith Macher, while stressing the need for a full investigation into the event. The award is Israel's highest civilian honor, established after the October 7th attacks.
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- Six Israelis received the President's Award for Civilian Bravery for preventing a Dubai flight hijacking.
- President Herzog praised their actions, calling them heroes who averted a major disaster.
- The injured Indian captain, Smith Macher, will also receive the award.
- President Herzog stressed the need for a full investigation into the incident.
- Recipients described their actions as driven by instinct, family, and collective heroism.
- The award is Israel's highest civilian honor, established after the October 7th attacks.
President of Israel Yitzhak Herzog presented the President's Award for Civilian Bravery to six Israelis who acted to prevent the hijacking of a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. The recipients, Yeniv Hayun, Dr. Shota Museyev, Tali Mans, Zvika Mans, Or Pardilov, and Assaf Rejwan, were recognized for their actions during the incident, which put their lives at significant risk but ultimately helped avert the plane's potential downing and saved dozens of lives.
At a ceremony at the President's Residence, Herzog lauded the recipients' "tremendous civilian bravery," stating they "prevented a heavy aviation disaster that would have changed the face of the country and the Middle East." He also acknowledged the Indian captain, Smith Macher, who was seriously injured but managed to open the cockpit door. The President announced his intention to award Macher the same honor, following the committee's recommendation.
Despite the praise, President Herzog emphasized that the incident still requires a thorough investigation. "The civilian bravery and resourcefulness demonstrated by the heroes here cannot cover up the obligation to receive full answers. Everyone, all of us, deserve clear and satisfactory answers," he stated.
The awardees shared their experiences, with Tali Mans attributing her actions to "maternal intuition" and being in the "right place, at the right time, with the right people." Her husband, Zvika Mans, said his daughters' cries motivated him to act instinctively. Dr. Shota Museyev described the passengers as a "chain of people who helped," highlighting the collective heroism. Assaf Rejwan noted that all passengers became "a kind of family," celebrating September 30, the date of the flight, as a second birthday.
The President's Award for Civilian Bravery, established by Herzog after the October 7th attacks, is the nation's highest civilian honor, awarded to individuals who exhibit extraordinary courage and risk their lives to save others.
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