Israeli President to Honor Indian Pilot Who Thwarted Hijacking
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
President Isaac Herzog will award the "President's Award for Civilian Bravery" to Indian pilot Captain Smith Macher for thwarting a hijacking. Macher fought off an attacker despite severe injuries, saving the flight. Herzog praised Macher's heroism in a letter and invited him to Israel for an official visit upon his recovery.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Isaac Herzog will award the "President's Award for Civilian Bravery" to Indian pilot Captain Smith Macher.
- Macher fought off a hijacker on his flight, sustaining severe injuries but preventing a disaster.
- The pilot is currently hospitalized in the United Arab Emirates and received a personal letter from Herzog.
- Herzog compared Macher's bravery to that of Indian soldiers who fought in the Land of Israel.
- The President invited Macher to visit Israel for an official reception upon his recovery.
President Isaac Herzog announced this week that he will award the "President's Award for Civilian Bravery" to Captain Smith Macher, an Indian pilot who prevented a major disaster. Macher bravely confronted a hijacker on board his aircraft, sustaining serious injuries. Despite his wounds, he managed to open the cockpit door with his remaining strength. Herzog made the announcement at an awards ceremony, confirming the committee's recommendation. The President also sent a personal letter to Macher, who is currently hospitalized in the United Arab Emirates and received the letter at the hospital. "Your ability to find the strength to rise above the pain, confront the immediate threat to your life, and exercise judgment, testifies to the strength of your character and the great spirit of heroism with which you are endowed," Herzog wrote. In his letter, the President drew a parallel between Macher's bravery and that of Indian soldiers who fought in the Land of Israel over a century ago to liberate cities in the Holy Land. "Your act of heroism places you in their honored ranks," Herzog stated. "You will henceforth be a cherished part of our people's history, and an additional link strengthening the connection between India and Israel." Herzog concluded his letter with wishes for a full recovery and invited the pilot for an official visit to Israel. "As you slowly begin your recovery journey, I know you are in the best hands of our friends in the United Arab Emirates. I look forward to welcoming you to Jerusalem when you have regained your strength, and to express to you the appreciation and love of our nation."
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