Israel has announced that Captain Smit Machchhar will receive a prestigious Presidential Award for his bravery. He prevented a potential aviation disaster aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 by acting decisively against a radicalized co-pilot.
During the incident, six Israeli passengers displayed great courage in assisting Machchhar and foiling the hijack attempt. This heroic act has led to a broader investigation into the circumstances of the attack.
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