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Israeli President Recommends Four for Civilian Heroism Medal

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 2:35 PM UTC · How we work

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog will recommend four Israelis for the President's Medal for Civilian Heroism.
Yaniv Hayoun, Tzvika Mans, Asaf Rejwan and Dr. Shota Musayev entered the cockpit and subdued the attacker.
Hayoun steadied the aircraft while Musayev treated the wounded pilot.
The plane made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia after the attacker was neutralized.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog will recommend four Israelis for the President's Medal for Civilian Heroism.
Yaniv Hayoun, Tzvika Mans, Asaf Rejwan and Dr. Shota Musayev entered the cockpit and subdued the attacker.
Hayoun steadied the aircraft while Musayev treated the wounded pilot.
The plane made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia after the attacker was neutralized.