Israeli President awards Shota Musaev for civic heroism

Israeli President Isaac Herzog awarded Georgian-born dentist Shota Musaev for civic heroism. At the awards ceremony, it was noted that Musaev and five other individuals contributed to saving the 174 passengers on board the Flydubai flight. Among those awarded are Yaniv Hayon, Zvika Manasi, Tali Manasi, Asaf Rajuan, and Or Pardilov. 1TV+5

During the award ceremony, the Israeli President focused on Shota Musaev's name and noted that in Georgian society, this name is associated with the poet Shota Rustaveli, on whose poetry he himself was raised. Shota Musaev stated that what happened was a "chain of people," where each link was important. 1TV+3

According to information released at the ceremony, Musaev joined other passengers to neutralize the attacker and provided medical assistance to the wounded pilot. Formula writes that Musaev stopped the pilot's bleeding and maintained contact with him until the plane landed, which ensured the safe landing of the aircraft. According to 1tv, the pilot had severe bleeding. 1TV+3