"Could have been Israel's 9/11": Former Israeli govt spokesperson hails heroism of Captain Machchhar and passengers in mid-air cockpit attack
The airline suspended flights to and from Israel as investigators examined the cockpit attack that injured 184 passengers were aboard, officials said.
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Israel will honor Indian pilot Captain Smit Machar for saving the lives of 180 people and keeping the flight safe. His bravery has been celebrated throughout Israel, and four Israeli citizens who helped in the incident have also been nominated for the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Israel to honour Captain Smit for his valour during flydubai attack: Israeli envoy
Captain Smit Machchhar’s bravery aboard the attacked flydubai flight has won praise in Israel, with envoy Reuven Azar calling him a “great hero” and saying the country will honour the Indian pilot for helping save 174 lives despite his injuries.
His courage saved untold lives: Former Israeli govt spokesperson Elon Levy praises Indian pilot Machchhar after Flydubai attack - The Tribune
'If the brave captain, having been stabbed, had not opened that door to let the passengers into the cockpit, there would have been nothing to stop the terrorist co-pilot from taking control of the plane and crashing it into the desert, into a building, killing everyone on board and possibly more. His courage, when he was injured in that moment, saved untold lives,' Levy said.
"Could have been Israel's 9/11": Former Israeli govt spokesperson hails heroism of Captain Machchhar and passengers in mid-air cockpit attack
Former Israeli Government Spokesperson Eylon Levy praised Captain Smit Machchhar and passengers for their bravery in stopping an attempted cockpit attack on an Israel-bound flydubai flight, saying the incident could have resulted in a major tragedy.
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