Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commended Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for his bravery and skill in maintaining control of a flydubai aircraft after being stabbed by a colleague. The incident occurred on Wednesday when the co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash the plane, stabbing the pilot and causing the jet to descend nearly 14,000 feet in under 30 seconds. Passengers and crew members worked together to subdue the co-pilot, preventing a potential disaster. The flydubai flight ultimately landed safely in Israel, with no injuries among the passengers. Israeli officials confirmed that the quick actions of the pilot and others aboard averted a crash. Netanyahu specifically lauded the pilot’s efforts in securing the safety of those on board.