Israeli President Isaac Herzog says he will present Presidential Awards for Civilian Heroism to four passengers who helped stop a cockpit attack on a Flydubai flight headed to Tel Aviv. The passengers subdued the attacker in the cockpit, helping prevent what authorities describe as an attempted crash.
Multiple outlets report that the incident involves more than 170 people on board and that the aircraft diverts to Saudi Arabia after both pilots are found wounded. The reports also say passengers intervened after hearing screams related to a stabbing and overpowered the co-pilot. Details on specific actions and individual honourees are described by some outlets, including that one recipient forced access to the cockpit and another pilot managed to open the cockpit door despite injuries. Herzog frames the awards as recognition for bravery that averted a disaster.
While coverage focuses on Herzog’s announcement, outlets differ slightly in emphasis—some highlight the cockpit assault and immediate passenger response, while others add background on how the flight was diverted and name specific award recipients.
