Netanyahu Invites Indian PM Modi and Hero Pilot to Light Independence Day Torch
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and heroic pilot Smith Machur to light a torch at Israel's Independence Day ceremony. Modi accepted, highlighting the joint fight against terrorism and strong bilateral ties. The invitation was formalized after a recent conversation between the two leaders.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu invited Indian PM Modi and pilot Smith Machur to light an Independence Day torch.
- The pilot is recognized for his actions during the Flydubai flight hijacking.
- Modi accepted the invitation, citing the shared fight against terrorism.
- Modi expressed appreciation for the strong, long-standing relationship between India and Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the "heroic pilot" from the Flydubai flight hijacking, Smith Machur, to light a torch at Israel's Independence Day ceremony. The Prime Minister's Office stated that Netanyahu spoke with Modi and extended the invitation, which Modi accepted, emphasizing the shared fight against terrorism by India and Israel both on the ground and in the air. Modi also expressed appreciation for the strong, long-standing relationship between the two nations. Netanyahu had previously indicated his intention to invite the two figures, but the formal invitation was extended following the recent conversation.