Ness Ziona Resident Receives City Hero Award for Flydubai Flight Bravery
Ness Ziona resident Yaniv Chayon received the City Hero award from Mayor Shmuel Boxer for his courage during a disruptive incident on a flydubai flight.
Yaniv Chayon, a resident of Ness Ziona who helped subdue a disruptive incident on a flydubai flight while traveling with his family, was awarded the "City Hero" medal on Wednesday. Mayor Shmuel Boxer presented the award during the annual "Yekirei HaIr" ceremony at the city's Cultural Hall, honoring his exceptional courage and resourcefulness.
Chayon was among the passengers who stepped in during the flight incident to restore order. The award was presented to him on behalf of all the residents of Ness Ziona.
"Yaniv demonstrated remarkable courage, resourcefulness, and responsibility in a critical moment," Boxer said at the ceremony. "We are proud to present him with the City Hero award tonight. Yaniv, we are moved alongside you and your wonderful family, and most of all, we thank you. Ness Ziona is proud of you."
Chayon expressed his gratitude, saying: "Thank many thanks to everyone. Thank you to the mayor and the residents of Ness Ziona; this is a very emotional moment for me. I love this city and thank you all for the warmth and love you give to me and my family."
