Tezzbuzz Desk- The bravery of Indian pilot Captain Smit Machar, who saved the lives of 174 people in the flydubai flight, is being discussed all over the world. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called him a hero. Now it is being claimed on social media that Smit Machar can be given Israel's President Medal of Honor.
The Presidential Medal of Honor, given by the President of Israel, is given to those people who have made extraordinary contributions to Israel or all of humanity through their talent, service or in any other way. It was started by the ninth President of Israel, Shimon Peres and this honor was given for the first time in 2012. For this, an advisory committee recommends names to the President.
However, at present there has been no official announcement from Israel to give this honor to Captain Smit Machar. According to the official information of the President, this honor is not limited only to Israeli citizens and can also be given to people from foreign countries.
At the same time, the claim that Smit Machar was made an official guest of Israel for the rest of his life is also not confirmed by official information. There is no mention of any such facility with the President's Medal of Honor.
Israel also has the Civil Valor Award, which is for civilians who show extraordinary bravery and save someone's life, but this honor is for Israeli citizens. At present, the main honor that Israel has publicly revealed regarding Smit Machar is that Prime Minister Netanyahu calls him a hero.