Jerusalem, Oct. 10 -- Israeli President Isaac Herzog has sent a letter to flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar expressing the deep gratitude of Israel for his exceptional courage and determination in steering the flydubai aircraft to safety and averting catastrophe for the passengers on board the flight on September 30, 2026.
In his letter, President Herzog wished Captain Machchhar a full and speedy recovery and invited him to visit Jerusalem once he has regained his strength.
Captain Machchhar received the President's letter while recovering in hospital.
During a ceremony earlier this week to recognize the heroism of six Israeli citizens on board the flight and award them with the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism, President Herzog ann...