Israel Awards Flydubai Pilot for Thwarting Cockpit Hijack Attempt

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Israel will honour Captain Smit Machchhar with its highest civilian bravery award. He acted decisively to subdue a radicalized co-pilot aboard a Flydubai flight, preventing a potential disaster. Six Israeli passengers assisted in foiling the hijack attempt during the incident. The event has prompted a wider investigation into the attack's circumstances.

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