Flydubai Attack: Israelis Praise Captain Smit's Bravery, Warn Of 9/11-Style Threat
In Tel Aviv, Israeli residents and experts have hailed the extraordinary bravery of Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and the passengers who intervened during the Flydubai FZ1073 cockpit attack. Some described the incident as carrying the potential for a 9/11-style catastrophe, while stressing the lessons it holds for aviation security and pilot vetting. Residents praised Captain Smit as a "righteous among the nations" for risking his life to save others.
