Israel To Honour Captain Smit Machchhar With Presidential Award For Heroism
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will award Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot, with the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for foiling a hijacking attempt on a Flydubai plane. The incident occurred when the co-pilot attempted a 9/11-style attack. Captain Machchhar, along with six other Israelis, will be honoured for their bravery. The award is Israel's highest civilian bravery honour.
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- ✓ Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel's Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism.
- ✓ The award is Israel's highest bravery honour.
- ✓ Captain Machchhar foiled a hijacking attempt on a Flydubai plane.
- ✓ The co-pilot attempted a 9/11-style attack on the Flydubai plane.
What changed
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has formally announced that he will award Captain Smit Machchhar with the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism.
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Israel to honour Captain Smit Machchhar with Presidential Award
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will award Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot, with the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for foiling a hijacking attempt on a Flydubai plane. The incident occurred when the co-pilot attempted a 9/11-style attack. Captain Machchhar, along with six other Israelis, will be honoured for their bravery. The award is Israel's highest civilian bravery honour.
Why it matters
The Flydubai plane incident occurred recently, with the co-pilot's intentions being described as a 9/11-style attack. The swift actions of Captain Machchhar and other passengers prevented the situation from escalating further. This incident highlights the importance of civilian bravery and the need for recognition of such acts.
What is confirmed
- Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel's Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism.
- The award is Israel's highest bravery honour.
- Captain Machchhar foiled a hijacking attempt on a Flydubai plane.
- The co-pilot attempted a 9/11-style attack on the Flydubai plane.
What to watch next
- The date of the award ceremony
- Captain Smit Machchhar's response to the award announcement
- Details of the incident and investigation
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (12)
- NBC News — Flydubai pilot planned 9/11-style attack, source tells NBC News
- WSJ — FlyDubai Attacker Was Part of Pilot Hiring Spree at Fast-Growing Airline
- Financial Times — The online life of the Flydubai attacker
- The Jerusalem Post — Isaac Herzog to award heroism medal to six Israelis who helped foil flydubai hijacking
- NDTV — Israel To Honour Captain Smit Machchhar With Presidential Award For Heroism
- www.rediff.com — Israel to honour Captain Smit Machchhar with top civilian bravery award - Rediff.com India News
- www.lokmattimes.com — "Hero of humanity": Herzog to honour Capt Smit Machchhar with Israeli Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism
- www.israelnationalnews.com — Herzog to heroic Flydubai pilot: You are forever part of Israel's history
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com — ‘Look forward to welcoming you to Jerusalem’: Israeli prez pens letter to hero pilot captain Smit
- www.lokmattimes.com — Your heroics place you in ranks of Indian troops who liberated Holy Land: Israel Prez writes to Capt Smit Machchhar
- news24online.com — 'Extraordinary courage': US Congress honors Captain Smit Machchhar, Israel announces Presidential Award for Flydubai hero
- nagalandpost.com — Israel to honour Indian Captain Smit Machchhar with ...
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