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Netanyahu praises Indian pilot who fought off mid-air attacker
Original: My salute to the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery. Despite being stabbed and seriously
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly saluted Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery during an apparent mid-air attack. According to the post, Machchhar was stabbed and seriously injured but fought back, opened the cockpit door and helped passengers and crew overpower the attacker, preventing what is described as a possible catastrophe in the air. The message has drawn wide attention, with many echoing the praise for the pilot's actions.
Why now: A head of state's public commendation of the pilot's heroism during a violent flight incident has drawn massive engagement.
Benjamin NetanyahuCaptain Smit MachchharIndiaIsrael
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