‘A True Hero’: Netanyahu Hails Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar For Foiling Flydubai Attack

Last Updated:October 01, 2026, 00:42 IST

Netanyahu praised Machchhar for his actions after he was stabbed and seriously injured during the incident.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hailed Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as a “true hero” after he reportedly fought off his co-pilot during an alleged attack on a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu praised Machchhar for his actions after he was stabbed and seriously injured during the incident, saying the captain helped prevent what could have been a major mid-air disaster.

In a post on X, Netanyahu said Machchhar showed “extraordinary bravery” despite being injured. He said the Indian captain fought back, resisted the attacker and opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew members to intervene.

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Why did Israeli PM Netanyahu hail Indian pilot Smit Machhar as a true hero?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Captain Smit Machchhar as a true hero after he fought off his co-pilot during an alleged attack on a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv. Despite being seriously injured and stabbed, Machchhar resisted the attacker and opened the cockpit door so passengers and crew could intervene, preventing a major mid-air disaster.

What actions did Captain Smit Machchhar take during the alleged Flydubai flight attack?

During the incident on the Tel Aviv-bound flight, Captain Machchhar fought back against his co-pilot, resisted the attacker despite suffering serious stab injuries, and managed to open the cockpit door to allow passengers and crew members to intervene.

How did Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu express his praise for Captain Smit Machchhar?

Netanyahu shared a post on X praising the Indian captain for showing extraordinary bravery despite being seriously injured, noting that his actions helped avert a major mid-air disaster.

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