World Smit-ten with flydubai pilot who saved Israelis, beat social media hijacking
On October 1, 2026, Capt Smit Macchchar, an Indian pilot, heroically managed a hijacking on flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Macchchar for his bravery despite being wounded, as social media initially spread misinformation about the incident. The recognition of his actions has sparked global admiration for the pilot's courage.