Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with the heroes of the flight from Dubai

Prime Minister Netanyahu at the meeting with the heroes of the flight from Dubai: The entire world sees the Israeli heroism. You will light a torch of civic heroism on Independence Day."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today (Thursday, 1 October 2026) at his office with the heroes of the flight from Dubai: Yaniv Hayun, Or Pardilov, Dr. Shota Musayev and his wife Sigalit.

The Prime Minister heard their harrowing testimony about the struggle to save the plane: "We tied the stabbing pilot with the headphone cable. He was saying 'Kill me' – meaning that he failed at his mission and prefers to die".

The Prime Minister told them that with supreme heroism, resourcefulness, and faith they prevented a huge disaster and saved many lives.

Prime Minister Netanyahu also said [translated from Hebrew]:
"I urge the citizens of Israel to learn from you, to keep their eyes open and be vigilant. We are in a very sensitive time. There is an intent of our enemies to harm us".


Attached photo credits: Amos Ben Gershom (GPO)