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Israeli President Isaac Herzog has invited Captain Smit Machchhar to Jerusalem after his role in stopping an alleged hijack attempt on a flydubai flight. The rare civilian heroism award for an Indian national highlights both his bravery and the warmth in India-Israel ties.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has written to Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, wishing him a speedy recovery and expressing his desire to welcome him to Jerusalem, where he will personally present him with Israel’s highest civilian honour for heroism.
Israel to award Indian Captain Smit Machchhar with the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism after his bravery averting a deadly flydubai hijack attempt.