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'A hero to India, Israel and the world': Israeli President honours flydubai captain Smit Machchhar
World | Oct 11, 2026, 11:51 AM ISTIsraeli President Isaac Herzog has invited Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar to Jerusalem to receive Israel's highest civilian award for heroism after he fought off a mid-air attack by his co-pilot and helped avert a potential hijacking.
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Captain Smit Machchhar to be honoured with Israel's Presidential Award for averting flydubai tragedy
World | Oct 09, 2026, 09:06 AM ISTIndian Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel's Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism after his actions during an alleged cockpit attack helped avert a potential disaster. Captain Machchhar is currently recovering in a hospital in Abu Dhabi.
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Fearing a 9/11-like attack, Israel prepared to shoot down flydubai flight with 174 onboard: Report
World | Oct 06, 2026, 09:45 AM ISTIsrael was prepared to shoot down a FlyDubai passenger plane carrying more than 150 Israelis after the captain was allegedly attacked in the cockpit. Fighter jets were scrambled as authorities activated a protocol for a possible rogue aircraft.
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flydubai hero pilot Smit Machachhar's condition now stable, airlifted from Saudi Arabia to UAE
World | Oct 01, 2026, 05:13 PM ISTMachchhar was reportedly stabbed by his co-pilot inside the cockpit of flydubai flight FZ1073, which was flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft.
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Israeli plumber meets Netanyahu, reveals how he helped regain control of flydubai plane | VIDEO
World | Oct 01, 2026, 01:48 PM ISTIsraeli plumber Yaniv Hayoun is being praised for helping save passengers aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 during an alleged cockpit attack. Hayoun said he helped restrain the attacker and briefly took control of the aircraft as it rapidly descended.
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Israeli influencers hail Indian pilot Smit Machchhar after horrific Flydubai flight attack
offbeat | Oct 01, 2026, 10:41 AM ISTVideos by Israeli social media personalities have praised Indian pilot Smit Machchhar after he was seriously injured during a cockpit attack on a Flydubai flight. The aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after passengers and crew intervened and helped bring the situation under control.
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Flydubai suspends flights to and from Israel amid probe into mid-air pilot altercation
World | Oct 01, 2026, 01:48 PM ISTFlydubai has suspended all flights to and from Israel following the September 30 incident involving flight FZ1073. The airline said the temporary suspension was decided in coordination with authorities while the investigation continues.
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PM Modi speaks to flydubai's 'hero' pilot Smit Machchhar's family, applauds his bravery
India | Oct 01, 2026, 01:48 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Indian flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar as a hero after a violent cockpit incident aboard flight FZ1073. Machchhar was seriously injured during an alleged attack by his co-pilot but helped prevent a potential disaster.
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'He is a true hero': Netanyahu hails Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for averting mid-air catastrophe
World | Oct 01, 2026, 01:49 PM ISTIndian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar has been praised by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a violent cockpit incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073. Despite being seriously injured, Machchhar reportedly opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers to restrain the attacker.
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Crash attempt, knife attack on pilot and a 17,000 feet drop: How chaos unfolded on flydubai flight
World | Sep 30, 2026, 05:58 PM ISTReports said the emergency was triggered by a violent altercation between the two pilots inside the cockpit. The aircraft reportedly transmitted emergency codes, including the hijacking-related 7500 signal, during the confrontation.
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Flydubai flight sends hijack SOS on Dubai-Tel Aviv route, Israeli jets scrambled; threat ruled out
World | Sep 30, 2026, 03:21 PM ISTA flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv triggered a security scare after transmitting emergency codes 7700 and 7500 over Saudi Arabia. Israel scrambled two fighter jets before the Boeing 737 MAX 8 diverted to Tabuk and landed safely.
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Netanyahu meets Emirati leader in secret weekend trip, discusses ways to strengthen bilateral ties
World | Sep 29, 2026, 10:04 AM ISTNetanyahu asked the Emirati leader to deny a report he'd warned Israel about a looming Hamas threat ahead of the Palestinian militant group's October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel.
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40,000 bombs for Israel? Trump plans $2.8 billion arms deal as Gaza ceasefire remains fragile
World | Sep 16, 2026, 10:57 AM ISTThe Trump administration is preparing a USD 2.8 billion weapons package for Israel involving 40,000 2,000-pound bombs. The proposed sale comes after the Biden administration previously paused similar bomb deliveries over concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza.
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Literal shockwave: Israeli strike on Hezbollah triggers 4.1 magnitude quake in Lebanon | VIDEO
World | Sep 11, 2026, 06:18 PM ISTIsrael attacked a Hezbollah tunnel in Southern Lebanon, targeting the militant outfit's weapons depot. The extent of the attack was so great that an earthquake was reportedly triggered.
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'We have special forces ready': Netanyahu issues blunt warning against any ICC arrest bid abroad
World | Jul 31, 2026, 08:29 AM ISTBenjamin Netanyahu said Israel has "special forces ready" if any country attempts to arrest him under the ICC warrant. His remarks came during his US visit, where President Donald Trump reaffirmed support as both leaders discussed Iran and regional security.
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Israel to hold Knesset elections on October 27. Will PM Benjamin Netanyahu get another term?
World | Jul 12, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTThe Knesset elections in Israel will take place on October 27. This will be the first time in around 40 years when the general elections are taking place in Israel after a full four-year term.
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Israel shares fresh intel with US on alleged Iran plot to kill Trump amid rising tensions: Reports
World | Jul 10, 2026, 12:24 PM ISTIsrael has reportedly shared fresh intelligence with the United States, warning of a new and specific Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump. The reports come amid rising US-Iran tensions following recent American strikes on Iran.
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Trump-Netanyahu meeting soon? Here's what the two leaders discussed during their phone call
World | Jul 04, 2026, 07:25 AM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have agreed to meet in the United States soon following a phone conversation.
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'Hormuz will never return to pre-war state': Iran challenges Trump's 'total control' claim
World | Jun 23, 2026, 07:15 AM ISTIran has signalled that the Strait of Hormuz will operate under a new post-war order led by "Iranian arrangements," directly challenging US claims of maintaining "total control" over the strategic waterway.
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Trump’s threat derail Iran-US peace talks? Video shows Tehran's walkout as Pak and Vance look on
World | Jun 22, 2026, 08:49 AM ISTIran-US peace talks in Switzerland were overshadowed by a diplomatic standoff after the Iranian delegation reportedly walked out following Trump's warning to Tehran over Hezbollah.