Netanyahu to Indian Flydubai pilot: A true hero
<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a statement saluting Captain Smit Machchhar, the Flydubai pilot who fought off his terrorist co-pilot and was stabbed in the process.</p><p>"My salute to the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery. Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back, resisted, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew…
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- "Extraordinary Bravery": Netanyahu "Salutes" Indian Hero Pilot Smit Machchhar ndtv.com
- Indian pilot credited with saving 174 Israelis on Flydubai flight, says Netanyahu english.ajel.sa
- Indian captain fought off co-pilot who tried to crash plane, Israeli PM hails him as 'true hero' hindustantimes.com
