Israeli President Honors Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar for Heroic Actions Strengthening Ties

Israeli president invites Indian pilot Machchhar to receive civilian heroism award

10/11/2026

In a letter dated October 4, the Israeli president expressed "deep gratitude" for Machchhar’s "exceptional courage and determination" in steering the flydubai aircraft to safety and averting a...

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Israeli president invites Indian pilot Machchhar to receive civilian heroism award

10/11/2026

Jerusalem, Oct 10 (PTI): President Isaac Herzog has invited Captain Smit Machchhar to Israel to honour him with the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism, his office said on Saturday. Indian...

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Israeli president invites Indian pilot Machchhar to receive civilian heroism award

10/11/2026

Israeli president invites Indian pilot Machchhar to receive civilian heroism award

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"Hero To All Of Humanity", Israel President Writes To Smit Machchhar

10/10/2026

Calling the flydubai captain, who is still recovering from his injuries at a Dubai hospital, a "hero" to India, Israel and the world, Herzog said he looks forward to welcoming him in Jerusalem as...

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‘A Hero Of Israel, India, And All Humanity’: Israeli President Herzog Hails Captain Smit Machchhar

10/10/2026

Israeli President Isaac Herzog hailed Captain Smit Machchhar as a 'hero of Israel, India, and of all humanity' and pledged to honour him with Israel’s top civilian bravery award.