What happened
A heroic act by a plumber, Yaniv Hayoun, on a hijacked flydubai flight has made him an unlikely sex symbol in Israel. Hayoun, along with other brave passengers, helped incapacitate the attacker and saved the plane from disaster. The incident occurred when the co-pilot, suspected of being a terrorist, attempted to crash the plane.
Hayoun, who learned techniques from watching the TV show "Air Disasters," put the co-pilot in a headlock, pulled him from the captain's chair, and grabbed the controls to stabilize the nosediving plane. His actions have left the country in awe, with many Israeli women now looking at plumbers in a new light.
Some women have expressed their admiration for Hayoun, with one saying, "I want a plumber, baby... They're not afraid of anything — I'm obsessed." Even President Trump has praised Hayoun, calling him a hero and saying, "Plumbers are hot, Israeli men are hot."
The incident has also highlighted the cultural aspect of Israeli men, who are known for their bravery and willingness to take action in times of crisis. Many have attributed this to the compulsory military service in the Israel Defense Forces, which teaches men to be alert and prepared to tackle any situation.