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Herzog to Award Civilian Courage Medal to Captain Who Thwarted Plane Attack
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President Isaac Herzog will award the President's Medal for Civilian Courage to Captain Smith Matzhar for thwarting an attempted attack on a Flydubai plane. Herzog thanked the captain in a letter for his bravery, which prevented a major disaster, and wished him a speedy recovery. Matzhar received the letter in the hospital and was invited to visit Jerusalem after his rehabilitation.
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- President Isaac Herzog will award Captain Smith Matzhar the President's Medal for Civilian Courage.
- Captain Matzhar thwarted an attempted attack on a Flydubai plane.
- Herzog praised Matzhar's "extraordinary courage and determination" in a letter.
- The captain's actions prevented a "major disaster."
- Matzhar received the president's letter while recovering in the hospital.
- Herzog invited Matzhar to visit Jerusalem after his rehabilitation.
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