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Jewish News 24 · Oct 1, 2026

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is putting in a word for the plumbing business of Yaniv Hayun, the passenger hailed as a hero after helping subdue an alleged attacker aboard a Flydubai flight. Netanyahu posted a screenshot Thursday of Hayun’s business profile on the Israeli service-review website Midrag, writing: “Yaniv Hayun is a hero who saved many lives. He can help you too, I highly recommend!” The unusual endorsement comes one day after Netanyahu met Hayun at Ben Gurion Airport following the passenger’s return to Israel. During their conversation, Netanyahu asked Hayun what he does for a living. Hayun replied that he is a plumber.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is putting in a word for the plumbing business of Yaniv Hayun, the passenger hailed as a hero after helping subdue an alleged attacker aboard a Flydubai flight. Netanyahu posted a screenshot Thursday of Hayun’s business profile on the Israeli service-review website Midrag, writing: “Yaniv Hayun is a hero who saved many lives. He can help you too, I highly recommend!” The unusual endorsement comes one day after Netanyahu met Hayun at Ben Gurion Airport following the passenger’s return to Israel. During their conversation, Netanyahu asked Hayun what he does for a living. Hayun replied that he is a plumber.

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