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Flydubai cockpit attack: Israel to honour Indian pilot Smit Machchhar with top civilian bravery award

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar will receive Israel's Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for thwarting a cockpit attack on a Flydubai flight, saving 174 lives. The attacker, co-pilot Zaid Al-Kaabi, intended to crash the plane into Tel Aviv airport. Machchhar was stabbed during the attack but managed to subdue the co-pilot.

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  • ✓ The co-pilot intended to crash the plane into Tel Aviv airport.
  • ✓ Smit Machchhar will receive Israel's Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism.
  • ✓ The attack occurred on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
  • ✓ 174 lives were saved due to Machchhar's actions.
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The Israeli president has invited Smit Machchhar to receive the award, marking a new development in the recognition of his heroism.

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  1. Israel to honour Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for Flydubai cockpit attack

    Indian pilot Smit Machchhar will receive Israel's Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for thwarting a cockpit attack on a Flydubai flight, saving 174 lives. The attacker, co-pilot Zaid Al-Kaabi, intended to crash the plane into Tel Aviv airport. Machchhar was stabbed during the attack but managed to subdue the co-pilot.

    Why it matters

    The Flydubai cockpit attack occurred on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The incident was foiled by Machchhar's bravery, preventing a potential major aviation disaster. Israel is recognising his actions with its highest civilian bravery award.

    What is confirmed

    • The co-pilot intended to crash the plane into Tel Aviv airport.
    • Smit Machchhar will receive Israel's Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism.
    • The attack occurred on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
    • 174 lives were saved due to Machchhar's actions.

    What to watch next

    • The date of the award ceremony
    • Machchhar's response to the award
    • Further investigation into the attacker's motives
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. CNN — Alleged Flydubai hijacker planned ‘suicide attack’ on Tel Aviv’s airport, early investigation finds
    2. Reuters — UAE says Omani flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv flight
    3. The Times of India — Flydubai cockpit attack: Israel to honour Indian pilot Smit Machchhar with top civilian bravery award
    4. The New York Times — Attacker in FlyDubai Flight Meant to Crash Into Israeli Airport, Emiratis Say
    5. Click2Houston — FlyDubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says
    6. timesofindia.indiatimes.com — Smit Machchhar: Flydubai cockpit attack: Israel to honour Indian pilot Smit Machchhar with top civilian b....
    7. www.timesnownews.com — Flydubai Cockpit Attack: Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar To Get Israel’s Highest Civilian Bravery Award | T....
    8. www.hindustantimes.com — Israel to honour flydubai's Indian pilot Smit Machchhar with civilian heroism award
    9. www.wionews.com — Flydubai flight attack: Indian pilot Smit Machchhar to receive Israel's highest civilian bravery award fo....
    10. www.hindustantimes.com — Israeli president invites Indian pilot Machchhar to receive civilian heroism award
    11. www.deccanherald.com — Israeli president invites Indian pilot Smit Machchhar to receive civilian heroism award - Deccan Herald ,....
    12. economictimes.indiatimes.com — Israel Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism: Smit Machchhar to receive Israel's top bravery award; Pre....
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