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A hijacking attempt, a heroic plumber, and a timeless Jewish teaching on humility and self-worth: why making a difference has little to do with how high we stand, and everything to do with how far we reach.

President Isaac Herzog awarded the Civilian Bravery Medal to Yaniv Hiyon, Tzvika and Tali Menas, Or Fardilov, Asaf Rajuan, and Dr. Shota Musayev. The six subdued a terrorist on a flydubai flight and saved 174 passengers.

The investigation has so far found that the pilot-terrorist acted alone. Italian report: He allegedly tried to murder the captain and crash at the airport. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.

Passengers on a Flydubai flight that survived an in-air terror attack over Saudi Arabia landed tonight at Ben-Gurion Airport. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came to welcome them, and one passenger who helped fight the attacker described the terrifying minutes inside the cockpit.

A passenger on a Flydubai flight recounts the terrifying moments after a distress signal and an incident in the cockpit. Her mother described screams, passengers stepping in, and the minutes when they were convinced the plane was about to crash.

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