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European Jewish News · Sep 30, 2026

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Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hailed Indian captain Smit Machchhar as a “true hero” after he was stabbed and seriously wounded during this morning’s attempted attack aboard the Tel Aviv-bound flight. “My salute to the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery,” Netanyahu said, crediting him with fighting back and opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker. “He saved the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens and other nationals.” India’s Embassy in Saudi Arabia says Machchhar is receiving treatment and is in stable condition. Join EJN:

Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hailed Indian captain Smit Machchhar as a “true hero” after he was stabbed and seriously wounded during this morning’s attempted attack aboard the Tel Aviv-bound flight. “My salute to the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery,” Netanyahu said, crediting him with fighting back and opening the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker. “He saved the lives of 174 people, including Israeli citizens and other nationals.” India’s Embassy in Saudi Arabia says Machchhar is receiving treatment and is in stable condition. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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