Five passengers to be awarded for heroism during apparent attempt to crash plane

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 1, 2026

Three Israeli passengers who stormed the cockpit, a woman who raised the alarm and a dentist who treated the wounded captain are being hailed as heroes after the midair emergency.

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