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Herzog Invites Heroic Flydubai Pilot to Jerusalem
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President Isaac Herzog invited Captain Smit Machchhar, the flydubai pilot who thwarted a hijacking attempt, to visit Jerusalem in gratitude for his heroism. Herzog praised Machchhar's bravery and character in a letter, comparing his actions to historical Indian soldiers who fought in Israel. Machchhar also spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the incident and his desire to meet the Israeli dentist who helped him. The pilot is currently recovering from his injuries.
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- President Isaac Herzog invited Captain Smit Machchhar to Jerusalem to thank him for his heroism.
- Machchhar, the pilot of a flydubai flight, thwarted a hijacking attempt by his copilot.
- Herzog praised Machchhar's bravery and compared him to Indian soldiers who fought in Israel.
- Machchhar recounted the hijacking attempt to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The pilot wishes to meet the Israeli dentist who saved his life.
- Machchhar is currently recovering from his injuries.
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