Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Captain Smit Machchhar for his “unbelievable courage” after he was seriously injured in an alleged attack inside the cockpit of an Israel-bound flydubai flight, saying his actions helped avert a major disaster and save lives.
In a post on X, Netanyahu praised Machchhar's as 'true hero' and wished him a speedy recovery. He said the Indian captain's actions helped save the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens and other nationals.
