President to recommend awarding Medal of Valor to heroes of Dubai flight

President Isaac Herzog spoke with the four Israelis who prevented a terror attack on a flight from Dubai and informed them that he will recommend awarding them the 'President's Medal of Civilian Valor'. The medal is the highest civilian award for bravery in Israel.

President Isaac Herzog spoke with the four Israelis who displayed extraordinary heroism during an incident on a flight from Dubai to Israel and informed them of his intention to recommend awarding them the 'President's Medal of Civilian Valor'. The four are Yaniv Hayon, Dr. Shota Musayev, Zvika Mans, and Asaf Rajuan, who prevented a particularly severe terror attack. In conversations he held with them, the president sought to express his deep appreciation for the resourcefulness, courage, and mutual responsibility they demonstrated in moments of extreme danger. Dr. Shota Musayev shared with the president the moments of the incident and described the feeling of victory and strength of the people. The medal, established by President Herzog during the war, is the highest civilian award for bravery and expresses recognition for those who acted with self-sacrifice to save human lives.