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    A flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv from Dubai experienced a mid‑flight emergency when a passenger, Yaniv Hayun, intervened to stop a suspected attacker and the captain, Smit, prevented a possible suicide‑kill‑crew event, a team effort that attracted praise from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[1][2]

    Passenger Rescues Crew

    Hayun recounted telling Netanyahu that his habit of watching the documentary series *Mayday: Air Crash Investigation* helped him understand what action to take. After a passenger allegedly discovered a weapon, Hayun described detaining the individual with a chokehold, forcing the hijacker out of the cockpit and pulling the aircraft’s controls to reverse a steep descent.[1]

    Captain Smit’s Intervention

    According to an Indian news outlet, the flydubai captain—identified as Smit—helped avert a suicide‑kill‑crew attempt that the flight crew had feared. The captain’s quick actions during the crisis earned praise from Prime Minister Modi, who highlighted Smit’s bravery.[2]

    Recognition from World Leaders

    Netanyahu thanked the passenger, calling him a “hero,” while Modi highlighted the captain’s decisive conduct in preventing a catastrophic outcome. Both leaders underscored the importance of citizen vigilance and a skilled crew in ensuring passenger safety during emergencies.[1][2]

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