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Who is the 'hero' Indian pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight?

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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- Flydubai flight to Israel diverted after attack on pilot
- Flydubai FZ1073 timeline: How the Israel-bound flight emergency unfolded
- Netanyahu calls stabbed Indian pilot a hero; Flydubai halts Israel flights
- Passengers and crew foil co-pilot's apparent attempt to crash FlyDubai flight to Israel
- What we know about stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel
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