Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly invited flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar to participate in Israel's Independence Day celebrations. The invitation was extended during a conversation between the two on Saturday.

Prime Minister Netanyahu referred to Captain Machchhar as a "hero to the world," though the specific incident or professional action prompting this praise was not detailed in the initial reports. The gesture highlights a moment of diplomatic and personal recognition between the Israeli leader and the pilot of the Dubai-based airline.

While the report confirms the invitation and the positive sentiment expressed by the Prime Minister, it remains brief regarding the context of the pilot's actions. There are no reports of disagreement regarding the fact that the invitation was extended, though the lack of background information on the specific "heroic" act leaves the public without full context on why the pilot was singled out for this honor. The event is being framed by the Prime Minister's office as a significant gesture of international goodwill.