Netanyahu praises stabbed Indian pilot for saving lives on Flydubai flight
The Israeli prime minister thanked Captain Smit Machchhar, calling him a 'true hero' for his 'extraordinary bravery.'
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised an Indian pilot who was stabbed while saving lives aboard a Flydubai flight, according to a report.
Netanyahu thanked Captain Smit Machchhar, describing him as a "true hero" and praising his "extraordinary bravery" during the incident.
Details of the incident
The episode is reported to be connected to an onboard incident in which the pilot was stabbed, though further details about the exact circumstances, the identity of the attacker, and the condition of those involved have not been fully disclosed in available reporting.
Flydubai has not issued detailed public comments on the specific actions Captain Machchhar is said to have taken, though the praise from Netanyahu points to the pilot having played a direct role in protecting passengers during the incident.
The incident is likely to draw further scrutiny of airline security procedures, given the apparent severity of what occurred on board.
Sources
- Netanyahu praises stabbed Indian pilot for saving lives on Flydubai flight — Al Jazeera — All
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