Israeli President Awards Civilians for Foiling Dubai Flight Terror Attempt
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Israeli President Isaac Herzog awarded six civilians the "President's Award for Civilian Heroism" for thwarting a terror attempt on a Dubai flight on September 30. The passengers' bravery saved dozens of lives. The President also plans to honor the injured Indian captain. The award, established after the October 7th attacks, recognizes extraordinary courage and mutual responsibility.
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- President Isaac Herzog awarded six civilians the "President's Award for Civilian Heroism" for foiling a terror attempt on a Dubai flight.
- The passengers' actions on September 30 saved dozens of lives by preventing the plane from being crashed.
- The award is the highest civilian honor in Israel and was established after the October 7th attacks.
- President Herzog will also award the medal to the Indian captain who was severely injured during the incident.
- Recipients described acting on instinct, parental motivation, and a strong sense of cooperation.
- The committee chairman called the passengers' actions a "miracle" and a "prime example of Israel's beautiful face."
President Isaac Herzog presented the "President's Award for Civilian Heroism" to six passengers who thwarted an attempt to hijack and crash a plane on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The award recognizes the passengers' exceptional bravery and quick thinking, which saved dozens of lives during the incident on September 30.
The award, the highest civilian honor in Israel, was established by President Herzog following the October 7th terror attacks to commend citizens who act with courage and mutual responsibility. The recipients honored were Yeniv Hayon, Dr. Shota Musayev, Tali Mans, Zvika Mans, Or Pardilov, and Assaf Rejwan.
During an emotional ceremony at the President's Residence, recipients shared their experiences. Tali Mans described acting on maternal instinct, while Zvika Mans stated his daughters' cries motivated him to act without hesitation. Yeniv Hayon expressed pride in receiving the award, and Dr. Shota Musayev highlighted the chain of cooperation among passengers. Assaf Rejwan noted that the passengers had become a unified family.
President Herzog commended the six for preventing a major aviation disaster that could have altered the Middle East. He also announced his intention to award the medal to the Indian captain, Smith Machar, who was severely injured while fighting the hijacker in the cockpit. The President emphasized that while civilian heroism is commendable, it does not negate the public's right to full answers regarding security failures.
Retired Justice Elyakim Rubinstein, chairman of the award committee, praised the recipients, calling their actions a "miracle" and a "prime example of Israel's beautiful face." President Herzog further stated that Israeli civilian heroism is evident everywhere, embodying the spirit of a society that consistently chooses life amidst danger and crisis.
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