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Israeli PM hails Indian pilot wounded in diverted flydubai flight

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What happened

Netanyahu said Mr.Machchhar saved the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens and other nationals…

Key facts

  • Netanyahu said Mr.Machchhar saved the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens and other nationals…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:12:28 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Netanyahu calls stabbed Indian pilot a hero; Flydubai halts Israel flights

  2. Israeli PM hails Indian pilot wounded in diverted flydubai flight

  3. Trump amazed that an ‘Israeli plumber’ helped land Flydubai flight

  4. Passengers tell of ‘nightmare’ onboard diverted Flydubai flight

  5. Passengers and crew foil co-pilot's apparent attempt to crash FlyDubai flight to Israel

  6. 'Hero in a way': Trump hails stabbed Flydubai Indian pilot, calls co-pilot 'whack job'

  7. What we know about stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel

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