Netanyahu Hugs Passenger Who Overpowered Pilot In Cockpit, Says He Deserves A Global Medal

New Delhi: When the bloody game started in the cockpit of a plane flying in the sky, a common passenger showed such courage that hundreds of lives were saved. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu himself reached the airport to salute this bravery, hugged the passenger and gave him the title of hero. On September 30, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at Ben-Gurion International Airport and met a passenger named Yaniev Hayun, who showed unparalleled courage during the horrific incident on Wednesday.

In fact, when the attacking pilot caused havoc in the cockpit of the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Yaniv gathered courage and broke the cockpit door and dragged the attacker out. Netanyahu patted Yaniev on the back for this courage, saying that he is a true hero and deserves the Global Medal of Honor. During this meeting, Netanyahu interacted with Yaniev and his entire family with great warmth. He reiterated that Yaniev's move is an example of extraordinary courage, and such people should be honored.

Trump also praised the passenger

Not only the Israeli Prime Minister, but US President Donald Trump also praised this brave passenger. While praising Indian pilot Smit Machhar, Trump also described Yaniv's role as "amazing". According to him, Yaniev had never flown a plane before, yet they rushed straight to the cockpit, pulled the co-pilot out of his seat and threw him backwards. After this, the other passengers together completely controlled the attacker.

How the whole incident happened

In fact, on Wednesday, on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, the co-pilot suddenly attacked the pilot with a knife while flying. At this critical juncture, the pilot's intelligence and agility of the passengers prevented a major accident, saving the lives of more than 170 passengers on board. The plane had to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia immediately to handle the situation.

Yaniv Hayun, who showed courage in this whole incident and controlled the attacker, is now being discussed everywhere. Netanyahu met him and his family at the airport and congratulated them fiercely, describing this bravery as worth remembering for a long time.