Israeli President Awards Five Passengers for Foiling Hijacking Attempt
Summary
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will award five passengers the Bravery award for subduing a co-pilot who attacked with a knife and preventing a plane from crashing. One of the rescuers, Yaniv Hayun, was welcomed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben Gurion Airport after the incident.
Key Points
- Isaac Herzog announced that five Israeli passengers will receive the National Civil Bravery Award for stopping a dangerous in-flight attack on a Flydubai aircraft.
- The passengers, with help from crew members, controlled the co-pilot after he attacked with a knife and opened the cockpit door, preventing a disaster.
- Herzog praised the passengers and also commended the pilot, Indian national Smit Machha, for helping save the plane.
- Yaniv Hayun and Tali Manes were among those recognized; Hayun was welcomed by Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben Gurion Airport after returning to Israel.
