Tel Aviv, October 2 (Daily Kiran) : At the India-Israel Festival held in Tel Aviv, Indian Ambassador JP Singh paid tribute to Captain Smita Machhar for her extraordinary bravery. The event, which also included a national convention for Indian Jews, recognized Captain Machhar’s heroic efforts in saving the lives of 174 passengers aboard a FlyDubai flight, FZ1073.
Ambassador Singh expressed admiration for Captain Machhar’s courage, stating that her actions have brought pride to both Israel and the world. He wished for her swift and complete recovery, which was also shared on the official social media platform of the Indian Embassy in Israel.
Yavin Revach, the Israeli Consul General for India and the Middle East, described the incident on the FlyDubai aircraft as shocking. He commended Captain Machhar for her heroic actions, likening her to a superhero who risked her life to protect her passengers. Revach emphasized that her bravery exemplifies the true spirit of India-Israel friendship.
He noted that the innocent passengers boarded the flight with the hope of returning safely to their families, only to find themselves in a perilous situation. Revach conveyed a strong message to the Israeli people, asserting that terror and fear would not dominate their lives.
Referring to Captain Machhar as a “true superhero,” he praised her for displaying exceptional courage and risking her life to save the passengers. Her actions not only protected individuals but also spared many families from a potential tragedy.
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