Israeli Passenger Yaniv Hayoun Helped Regain Control of Flydubai Plane Attack

Israeli traveler Yaniv Hayoun intervened during an attack on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv when co-pilot Neria Kraus allegedly stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar. Hayoun helped restrain the attacker and briefly controlled the plane during its steep descent. The flight was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where it landed safely. Hayoun later met Israeli PM Netanyahu, who praised his bravery.

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