// Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog announced that Indian pilot Capt. Smith Machhar will receive the Israeli Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for his role in thwarting the recent hijacking attempt of Flydubai Flight 1073. Herzog also presented the award for his efforts in shooting down Israeli civilians from 6. Down the plane.

// Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog announced that Indian pilot Capt. Smith Machhar will receive the Israeli Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for his role in thwarting the recent hijacking attempt of Flydubai Flight 1073. Herzog also presented the award for his efforts in shooting down Israeli civilians from 6. Down the plane.