What happened
An Israeli plumber, Yaniv Hayoun, has been praised for his heroic actions in thwarting a hijacking attempt on a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot, who was reportedly radicalized, stabbed the pilot in an attempt to bring down the plane, but Hayoun and other passengers were able to subdue him and save the lives of 170 people on board.
Hayoun, who has been called a hero, said he learned how to stabilize the plane during its descent from a TV program. He has been thanked by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, who gifted him a red MAGA hat signed by President Trump.
President Trump has also praised Hayoun, releasing a video in which he congratulates him on his bravery and declares him a
