Israeli President Honors Indian Pilot Who Thwarted Plane Hijacking
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Israeli President Isaac Herzog honored Indian Captain Smit Machear for his bravery in preventing a terror attack on a Flydubai flight. Herzog sent Machear a letter of gratitude, invited him to visit Jerusalem, and announced he would receive the President's Medal for Civilian Heroism. Machear is recovering in the hospital after being injured by his co-pilot during the incident, which allowed passengers to overpower the attacker.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog honored Indian Captain Smit Machear for thwarting a terror attack on a Flydubai flight.
- Captain Machear will receive the President's Medal for Civilian Heroism for his actions.
- Herzog invited Machear to visit Jerusalem after his recovery from injuries sustained during the incident.
- Machear was attacked by his co-pilot but managed to open the cockpit door, enabling passengers to intervene.
- The President highlighted Machear's bravery and its connection to historical ties between India and Israel.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has sent a special letter to Indian Captain Smit Machear, commending his bravery in thwarting an attempted plane crash and inviting him for an official visit to Jerusalem. Herzog announced that Machear will be awarded the President's Medal for Civilian Heroism, praising his composure in the face of danger.
Machear is recovering in the hospital after being injured during the serious terror incident, where he was attacked by his co-pilot. In his letter, President Herzog expressed Israel's gratitude for Machear's exceptional courage and determination, which prevented a major disaster on a Flydubai flight. The President wished Machear a speedy recovery and invited him to visit Jerusalem once he has recuperated.
During the medal ceremony, President Herzog stated, "I wish to express the appreciation and honor to the Indian pilot, Captain Smit Machear, who fought the attacker despite his severe injury, and managed with his remaining strength to open the cockpit door. From here I send him, on behalf of all of us, wishes for complete and swift recovery. I intend to honor him as well, as the committee recommended, with the President's Medal for Civilian Heroism."
Herzog also reflected on Machear's actions in the context of historical ties between the nations, referencing Indian soldiers who fought in the region. "Your act of heroism places you in the distinguished line of Indian soldiers who, more than a century ago, risked their lives to liberate cities in the Holy Land, thereby becoming an integral part of Israel's history. You too, Captain Machear, will henceforth become a dear part of our people's history, and an additional element strengthening the connection between the Republic of India and the State of Israel."
Concluding his letter, the President wrote, "As you slowly begin your recovery journey, I know you are in the best hands of our dear friends and partners in the United Arab Emirates. We all pray from the bottom of our hearts for your complete and swift recovery, and I look forward, after you regain your strength, to welcoming you to Jerusalem and expressing to you the appreciation and love of our grateful nation."
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