Netanyahu Invites PM Modi, Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar to Light Israel Independence Day Flame: 'Highest Honor'
Netanyahu praised the captain’s courage after he said he was attacked in the cockpit and helped avert disaster on the flight.
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A hero of the entire world: Netanyahu speaks with Capt Machchhar invites him, PM Modi to light Independence Day torch - The Tribune
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (local time) spoke with Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who displayed extraordinary courage and helped save lives after being attacked by his Omani co-pilot aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv during the September 30 terrorist attack, and praised his courage and composure during the confrontation inside the cockpit.
Indian pilot Captain Smith Machar praised for thwarting co-pilot's attack, saving 180 lives on Flydubai flight, despite sustaining serious injuries.
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu invited Indian pilot Flydubai Smith Machchhara to participate in a torch lighting ceremony on the country ' s next Independence Day, and he extended a similar invitation to Indian Prime Minister Nlendra Modi, as reported by the Israeli Prime Minister ' s office.
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