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Sixth Passenger Honored for Heroism on Flydubai Flight
President Isaac Herzog is awarding a sixth Presidential Medal of Honor for civilian heroism to Or Pardilov for his role in subduing an attacker on Flydubai Flight 1073.
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What happened
- 01Or Pardilov will receive Israel's sixth Presidential Medal of Honor for civilian heroism for his actions on Flydubai Flight 1073.
- 02Pardilov helped subdue an Omani pilot who attacked the captain and caused the plane to lose altitude.
- 03Five other passengers were previously recognized for their bravery during the dramatic incident.
- 04The passengers' intervention prevented a potential catastrophe, leading to an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
- 05The Presidential Medal of Honor for Civilian Heroism is Israel's highest civilian award for bravery.
Pardilov joins five other passengers previously recognized for their actions during the incident, which involved an Omani pilot attacking the captain and causing the plane to lose altitude. The passengers' quick response and medical aid prevented a disaster, leading to an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The medal recognizes citizens who risk their lives to save others.
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