The Israeli government will honor the immense courage of Indian chief pilot Captain Smit Mochhar, who saved the lives of 180 passengers following a bloody mid-air knife attack on a flydubai passenger plane. Israel's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar confirmed this news. From the President of Israel to the Prime Minister and from the common people to the military, everyone is currently praising the bravery of the Indian Captain. Saying that Israel never forgets its friends who come to its aid in difficult times, he made it clear that Captain Smit would be officially honoured.
A major trouble had been averted a year before the October 7 attack. Describing the seriousness of the incident, Israel's Ambassador to India Reuven Azar said that Captain Smit's timely action saved the lives of the plane and about 180 passengers on board. Just days before the third anniversary of the horrific October 7 terror attack, another major potential terror attack was foiled in the air. Israel had flown its fighter jets in the air when the plane lost control and was in danger of being hijacked. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu himself was monitoring the situation in an urgent security war-room meeting. However, due to the bravery of the Indian pilot, the plane remained safe and a major danger was averted.
'Presidential Medal' awarded to 4 Israeli passengers who saved the plane The Israeli government has also recognized the bravery of the four Israeli passengers who stepped forward amidst the bloody chaos in the cockpit and pinned down the attacking co-pilot to the ground. Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke directly to the four passengers on the phone and thanked them.
The President has recommended that all four be awarded Israel's most prestigious 'Presidential Medal for Civilian Heroism'.
Protest in the air, safe landing in Saudi Arabia In this flight going from Dubai to Tel Aviv, an Omani co-pilot suddenly attacked the main pilot with an ax and tried to crash the plane. As the plane was rapidly descending, the injured captain opened the cockpit door and the four passengers, with the help of the crew members, caught the attacker and regained control of the plane. Later, the plane landed safely at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia. Currently, the courage of Indian Captain Smit Mosquito and these passengers is being discussed all over Israel.
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