Benjamin Netanyahu calls Captain Smit: “You are a global hero; come to Israel…”

Benjamin Netanyahu calls Captain Smit: “You are a global hero; come to Israel…”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke over the phone with Indian pilot Captain Smit Matchhar, who made headlines following an incident on a Flydubai flight. Praising Smit’s bravery regarding the incident on September 30, Netanyahu hailed him as a hero for India, Israel, and the entire world. Netanyahu told Smit, “Captain, I would like to invite you and my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to light a special ceremonial torch on our next Independence Day. You are a true hero to the brave people of India and Israel, and a hero to the whole world. I wish you a speedy recovery.”