{"id":38537,"date":"2026-10-08T19:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T18:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.president.gov.il\/?p=38537"},"modified":"2026-10-11T07:32:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T06:32:07","slug":"president-herzog-sends-letter-of-appreciation-to-captain-smit-machchhar-and-invites-him-to-jerusalem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.president.gov.il\/en\/president-herzog-sends-letter-of-appreciation-to-captain-smit-machchhar-and-invites-him-to-jerusalem\/","title":{"rendered":"President Herzog Sends Letter of Appreciation to Captain Smit Machchhar and Invites Him to Jerusalem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>President Herzog: \u201cOnce Captain Machchhar regains strength, it will be my honor to award him, on behalf of the people of Israel, the State of Israel&#8217;s Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism\u201d<\/strong><br><br>President Isaac Herzog sent a letter to Captain Smit Machchhar expressing the deep gratitude of the State of Israel for his exceptional courage and determination in steering the flydubai aircraft to safety and averting catastrophe for the passengers on board the flight on September 30, 2026. In his letter, President Herzog wished Captain Machchhar a full and speedy recovery and invited him to visit Jerusalem once he has regained his strength. Captain Machchhar received the President&#8217;s letter while recoring in hospital.<br><br>During a ceremony earlier this week to recognize the heroism of six Israeli citizens on board the flight and award them with the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism, <strong>President Herzog announced his intention to present Captain Machchhar with the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism once he recovers from his injuries.<br><\/strong><br><strong>In the letter, President Herzog praised Captain Machchhar\u2019s composure in the face of grave danger:<\/strong> \u201cYour ability to find the strength to rise above the pain, to combat the immediate threat to your life, and to operate sound judgment demonstrates the strength of your character and the great valor you possess.\u201d<br><br><strong>President Herzog also placed the Captain\u2019s actions within the historic bond between India and Israel, recalling the Indian troops who fought in the Holy Land more than a century ago:<\/strong> \u201cYour heroics place you in the distinguished ranks of Indian troops, who risked their lives over 100 years ago to liberate cities in the Holy Land, forever becoming a part of Israel\u2019s history. You too, Captain Machchhar, will henceforth be a treasured part of our people\u2019s history, further amplifying the warmth and connection between the Republic of India and the State of Israel.\u201d<br><br><strong>Concluding the letter, President Herzog wrote: <\/strong>\u201cAs you slowly begin your journey towards healing, I know that you are in the very best hands of our dear friends and partners in the United Arab Emirates. 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In his letter, President Herzog wished Captain Machchhar a full and speedy recovery and invited him to visit Jerusalem once he has regained his strength. 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