A former U.S. president has publicly praised an Israeli man for his quick action in preventing a plane crash after a co-pilot attacked the pilot mid-flight. The intervention reportedly stopped an attempted hijacking on a commercial aircraft earlier this week. The president’s remarks, shared on a social media platform, highlight the civilian’s bravery in a high-stakes emergency. Details of the incident and the individual’s response remain under scrutiny as investigations continue.
President Trump on Friday morning thanked the Israeli plumber, Yaniv Hayoun, who intervened after a pilot stabbed his co-pilot and attempted to crash a Flydubai flight this week. In a video message shared on Truth Social, the president praised Hayoun, saying he “did an amazing job.” “He’s my kind of guy,” he continued. “He can...
