Trump Praises Israeli Plumber Who Stopped Plane Hijack
President Trump commends Israeli plumber who stopped a co-pilot’s attempted hijack on Flydubai flight.
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President Donald Trump praised an Israeli plumber who helped stop an attempted hijack on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, Israel, after the co-pilot stabbed the captain and caused the plane to nosedive. The incident, which drew international attention, unfolded during a chaotic emergency landing as the plane plunged nearly 17,000 feet in one minute.
Emergency Landing and Fighter Jet Response
Graphic footage from the plane showed a bloodied passenger, later identified as Yaniv Hayun, who assisted cabin crew in retaking control of the plane and fighting off the attacker. Israel’s Defense Minister described the incident as an “attempted jihadist terrorist attack,” while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed the co-pilot intended to crash the plane with 174 people on board.
Trump Commends the Heroic Plumber
Asked about the incident, Trump lauded the man who stopped the alleged hijacker, joking that he knew what he was doing because he had watched the TV show “Air Disasters.” According to reports, Hayun credited the show for teaching him how to pull the jet out of a nosedive by pulling the lever back. Trump described the story as “incredible,” emphasizing that the plumber, who had never flown a plane, had the sense to open the door and call for help.
Details of the Incident
Trump claimed he spoke at length with Netanyahu and shared the story he received from the Israeli leader. According to Trump, the co-pilot, who was in very bad shape, had the sense to open the door and scream for help. “It’s not like planes are the same today,” Trump said, noting that modern planes are flown differently from the past. He added that the plumber’s actions were a testament to the power of television and learning from shows like “Air Disasters,” which he said he never wants to watch because of the bad things that happen.
International Reaction and Security Concerns
The incident has raised significant security concerns, with Israeli officials labeling the attack as an attempted terrorist act. The co-pilot’s motives remain under investigation, and the incident has sparked discussions about cockpit security and the need for better protocols to prevent such events in the future.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
