https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-to-honour-captain-smit-machchhar-with-presidential-award-for-heroismContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-to-honour-captain-smit-machchhar-with-presidential-award-for-heroismhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-to-honour-captain-smit-machchhar-with-presidential-award-for-heroism#u114921Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:20:35 +0000Israeli 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 mattersThe 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 pr