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Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar to Receive Israel's Highest Civilian Bravery Award
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🗓 09 Oct 2026, 06:06 AM
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Indian pilot Smit Machchhar is set to receive Israel's highest civilian bravery award for saving 174 lives during a Flydubai flight attack. The honour recognises his courage and quick thinking under dangerous conditions.
Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot flying for Flydubai, is to be honoured with Israel's highest civilian bravery award. The award comes after his actions during a Flydubai flight attack that helped save 174 lives. Officials say his quick thinking and courage under fire were key to the outcome. The recognition underscores the international appreciation of his heroic conduct.