Israeli President to Honor FlyDubai Captain for Courage During Onboard Attack
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced that Captain Smith Machchhar of FlyDubai flight FZ1073 will receive the "Presidential Medal of Civil Courage" for his actions during an onboard attack. Machchhar is recovering from severe injuries inflicted by the co-pilot, but his bravery in opening the cockpit door enabled passengers to subdue the attacker. Relief pilots then landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia. Six other Israelis involved in the incident were also honored at a ceremony on October 8th.
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- Israeli President Isaac Herzog will award Captain Smith Machchhar the "Presidential Medal of Civil Courage."
- Machchhar is being honored for his actions during an attack on FlyDubai flight FZ1073.
- The captain sustained severe injuries from the co-pilot during the incident.
- Machchhar's actions allowed passengers to subdue the attacker and relief pilots to land the plane.
- The flight was diverted and landed safely in Saudi Arabia.
- Six other Israelis involved in the incident received awards on October 8th.
President Isaac Herzog of Israel announced that Smith Machchhar, the captain of FlyDubai flight FZ1073, will be awarded the "Presidential Medal of Civil Courage." The award recognizes Machchhar's actions during an attack that occurred on the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. Herzog made the announcement on October 8th at a ceremony held at the presidential residence, where six Israelis involved in saving the aircraft were honored.
"The courage and professionalism of Captain Machchhar helped prevent a disaster. Once he has recovered, it will be my honor to present him with the Presidential Medal of Civil Courage on behalf of the people of Israel," Herzog stated. Captain Machchhar is currently recovering from serious injuries sustained during an assault by the co-pilot.
Reports indicate that despite his injuries, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to subdue the attacker. Relief pilots on board then took control of the aircraft and successfully landed it in Saudi Arabia. The Israeli Embassy had previously officially acknowledged Machchhar's critical role in averting the catastrophe.
At the October 8th ceremony, awards were presented to Or Bardilov, Yaniv Hayun, Shota Musaev, Tali Manes, Tzvika Manes, and Assaf Rajuvan.
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