Netanyahu praises stabbed Indian pilot for saving lives on Flydubai flight
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as a "true hero" for his extraordinary bravery after the captain was stabbed during a diverted Flydubai flight. Despite being wounded in the attack, Captain Machchhar successfully landed the aircraft, saving the lives of 174 people on board.
The passengers whose lives were saved included both Israeli citizens and other nationals. Netanyahu expressed his gratitude to the Indian pilot for preventing a potential disaster and commended his quick actions under life-threatening conditions during the flight diversion.
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The Hindu (IN)Focuses on the specific number of lives saved and the nationalities involved.
Al Jazeera (QA)Highlights Netanyahu's direct quotes praising the pilot's bravery and heroism.
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