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UAE president's senior advisor calls flydubai plane hijacking 'dangerous terrorist attack'

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Israel National News
“UAE President advisor: Hijacking a terrorist act, Indian pilot deserves every bit of appreciation”

Anwar Gargash, the senior diplomatic advisor to the United Arab Emirates president, praised Indian Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his terrorist co-pilot, saying he "deserves every bit of appreciation, for he embodied the meaning of courage and responsibility in the face of a dangerous terrorist act and a potential disaster." Gargash said the pilot's "professionalism and moral sense in the darkest of circumstances make him a true hero." He added: "Far from the easy reduction…

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Haaretz
“Senior UAE adviser labels flydubai incident 'terrorist act”

The presidential adviser called the incident a 'dangerous terrorist act,' adding that vigilance was essential in 'confronting the risks of extremism and terrorism'

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The Jerusalem Post
“UAE president's senior advisor calls flydubai plane hijacking 'dangerous terrorist attack”

Gargash said this while praising the Indian pilot of the flight, Capt. Smit Machchhar, who fought back against his Omani co-pilot and helped allow passengers into the cockpit and rescue the plane.

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The Times of Israel
“In first, senior UAE official calls flydubai plane attack an ‘act of terrorism’”

Anwar Gargash warns against 'simplistic interpretations' and conspiracy theories surrounding incident; PM says Israel investigating whether attacker acted alone, warns 'whoever sent him will pay heavy price' The post In first, senior UAE official calls flydubai plane attack an ‘act of terrorism’ appeared first on The Times of Israel .

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