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Netanyahu invites Machchar, Modi to Israels Independence Day
What happened
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Indian pilot Smit Machchhar by phone after the pilot was attacked by a co-pilot in the cockpit of a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Machchhar, who was seriously injured, revealed details about the incident, including how he was attacked by the co-pilot while the plane was in flight. Netanyahu invited Machchhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a flame on Israel's Independence Day.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the bravery of the pilot and the passengers who helped to overpower the attacker, potentially preventing a major disaster. The incident has also raised concerns about the co-pilot's background and motivations, with allegations of radical ideological views and a possible link to Australia. The investigation is ongoing.
Key facts
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited Smit Machchhar and PM Narendra Modi to light a flame on Israel's Independence Day
- Machchhar was attacked by a co-pilot while in the cockpit of a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv
- The co-pilot allegedly used a crash axe to attack Machchhar
- Netanyahu praised Machchhar as a "hero of the entire world" for foiling the alleged attempt to crash the flight
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