Herzog spoke with Yaniv Hayoun (pictured above), Dr. Shota Musayev, Zvika Manes and Asaf Rajuan following their safe return to the Jewish state, according to the statement.
Herzog told the four:
“You put yourselves at risk to save others and prevented a terrible disaster.
“Today, the whole world saw the beautiful and courageous face of Israeli society. I am proud of you, and I thank you on behalf of the State of Israel.”
Herzog also expressed “gratitude and deep appreciation” to pilot Capt. Smit Machchhar, who fought the attacker and opened the cockpit door, allowing the Israelis to enter and saving the lives of those on board.
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