'He can be my plumber': Trump hails FlyDubai passenger Yaniv Hayoun as 'hero'

President Donald Trump hailed Israeli plumber Yaniv Hayoun as a hero for his actions during a troubled flight on FlyDubai FZ1073. The incident unfolded on Wednesday when the co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain and tried to seize control of the plane en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Trump praised Hayoun's incredible efforts, stating that he learned to fly by watching air disasters on television.

He added that Hayoun could be his plumber or whatever he wanted to be, emphasizing the hero's remarkable job. The incident was described by UAE authorities as a terrorist attack, with the suspect identified as 29-year-old Hamam al-Hammami. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lauded Hayoun and his companions, mentioning that they prevented a disaster on the scale of 9/11.

The attacker had undergone Islamist radicalization and intended to crash the plane and its passengers. The co-pilot assaulted Captain Smit Machchhar with a crash axe, attempting to take control of the aircraft. The captain, despite his injuries, opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers, including Hayoun, to intervene. The flight was diverted and landed safely in Saudi Arabia.

Hayoun, who has been publicly recognized in Israel, said he entered the cockpit and helped restrain the attacker. The United Arab Emirates is still investigating the motive behind the attack and determining whether the suspect acted alone.