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Netanyahu praises stabbed Indian pilot for saving lives on Flydubai flight

Global Published 1 October 2026, 00:49 · archived 30 Sep 2026

The Israeli prime minister thanks 'true hero' Captain Smit Machchhar for 'extraordinary bravery'.

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