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Monday, October 12, 2026

Pope Leo XIV’s Lung Nodule: Could It Be Cancer? What We Know So Far

Edited by: Tim Rooks It often takes a chest X-ray or CT scan to spot small lung (or pulmonary) nodules, especially when a patient is asymptomatic. At less than 3 centimeters (1.1 inches), lung nodules are less likely to press against your airway and cause any chest pain or shortness of breath or wheezing. In the case of Pope Leo XIV, who told a gathering at the Vatican on October 11, 2026, doctors had found a nodule on his lung, it is unclear exactly how large that nodule is. <h2>What we know so far</h2> All we know (at time of writing on October 12, 2026) is that it was "detected at a very early stage," and that it was "well localized." That suggests it has not spread or metastasized, although its full status is not publicly known. Doctors advised the pontiff to have his lung nodule removed. Whether his was a chance finding — or whether the pope had presented with symptoms — we do not know. But "incidental findings of lung nodule(s) in asymptomatic individuals" is considered an "increasingly common clinical dilemma," according to a 2019 paper published in the Annals of Thoracic Medicine. This "dilemma" rests in part on the fact that biopsies — removing a small sample of tissue from the spot or nodule to determine whether it's malignant (cancerous) — are difficult to perform on small nodules. The risks involved in a surgical diagnosis are considered "excessive compared to the relatively low prevalence of malignancy in the small nodules." That's according to a 2017 paper published in the European Respiratory Review. And that may also be the dilemma that Pope Leo's doctors have faced. Fortunately many — if not most — early-stage lung nodules are benign. It is also possible to have more than one nodule at a time, and they can all be benign. It's said the pope will need a week to recover after his operation to remove the lung nodule. He is due to travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru between November 6-17. <h2>What are lung nodules?</h2> Lung nodules are generally defined as a white spot or lesion on the lung. They have a rounded or irregular shape. Radiologists refer to their "opacity" because, compared to the surrounding air-filled lung tissue, lung nodules appear as white or gray spots on a CT scan — that is, they have a certain density. <h2>Causes and symptoms of lung nodules</h2> Lung nodules can be caused by old lung infections, foreign particles that are inhaled and get lodged in the lung, inflammation, scar tissue and indeed the onset of cancer. At more than 3 centimeters, the nodule is defined as a mass. The bigger it gets, the greater the chance that it will obstruct your airway and the lung's ability to function. Symptoms may start with chest pain, shortness of breath and wheezing. They may then progress to a chronic cough or coughing up of blood, fatigue, hoarseness, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss and recurring respiratory infections like bronchitis or pneumonia. <h2>What makes lung nodules cancerous?</h2> It is hard to determine when lung nodules become life-threatening cancer. But one indicator of a lung nodule's malignancy is its size. At 2 milimeters or smaller, the risk of cancer is very small and remains so up to a nodule size of about 6-7 milimeters. The risk of cancer becomes 9%-10% at about 8 to 10 milimeters. And at larger than 1 centimeter, the risk of cancer is about 15%. The density of a lung nodule is also a vital indicator of malignancy. There are two main categories of lung nodule density: solid and subsolid. Subsolid nodules are further divided into pure ground-glass (nonsolid) and part-solid nodules. According to a 2026 review article published in the New England Journal of Medicine, subsolid nodules are less prevalent than solid nodules, but they have "a higher likelihood of being malignant." <h2>Lung nodules and lung cancer are common</h2> It is said that radiologists see lung nodules in about 30% of chest CT scans. But that number may be rising. A Dutch study published in 2023 cited an increase in lung nodule detections from 38% of scans in 2008 to 50% in 2019. The same study said "the proportion of patients in whom significant new nodules (≥ 5 mm) were reported increased from 9% in 2010 to 17% in 2017." However, this may also be a result of the development of better scanning technology in recent years and the use of artificial intelligence to spot tumors. Bearing in mind that most lung nodules are benign, lung cancer does tend to start with a lesion or nodule. And lung cancer remains the most common type of cancer and the most common cause of cancer death in the world. The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer says that in 2024 almost 2.65 million people were diagnosed with lung cancer and more than 1.8 million people died from the disease. Disclaimer: This report first appeared on Deutsche Welle, and has been republished on ABP Live as part of a special arrangement. Apart from the headline, no changes have been made in the report by ABP Live.

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Germany’s Coalition Under Pressure As Barbel Bas Quits, Merz Promises Change

The week kicked off with a bang: On Monday morning, Bärbel Bas announced her resignation as Labor Minister and as Co-Chair of the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD). "Following the death of my stepdaughter, I realized that I need time to come to terms with my grief," Bärbel Bas wrote in a personal statement to party members. However, she also cited "the public attacks against me — unfortunately, including some from within the ranks of our coalition partner" as reasons for her resignation. In fact, the pressure on Bas increased significantly in recent days. The centrist coalition government is urgently awaiting key legislative proposals from the Ministry of Labor. Before the summer recess in July,a commission had already presented comprehensive proposals for reforming Germany's statutory pension system. The coalition partners of SPD and the center-right Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) wanted these proposals to be quickly turned into legislation. To date, however, no finalized drafts have been presented. <h2>There had been calls for Bas' resignation</h2> "The minister is no longer tenable. For months, she has been blocking the reforms our country so urgently needs," railed Christian von Stetten, head of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group's caucus representing medium-sized enterprises, said in reference to Bas in September. In early October, such criticism was echoed by CDU Economy Minister Katherina Reiche, who demanded that the pension reform be passed by the end of the year. Bas had to submit the bill "promptly," Reiche said, although it was known at the time what a difficult personal situation her cabinet colleague was in at the time. SPD co-leader, Finance Minister and Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil reacted sharply on Monday, saying the political attacks against Bas had been "disgraceful." Following a meeting of the SPD leadership, he told journalists in Berlin: "This poisons the political discourse, and — in the interest of preserving our political culture — I hope that everyone will take a step back and reflect on what has actually happened over the past few weeks." He called on all centrist politicians to be careful "that we don't destroy the good people in politics by attacking one another." Such accusations carry significant weight at a time when the coalition is already mired in a deep crisis. Adding to this is the new vacancy at the top of the SPD. Without Bas, Klingbeil will lead the SPD alone. A party convention will be scheduled for December or January to elect new leadership for the Social Democrats. It is not certain whether Klingbeil will run again. He had received a very poor result during his last reelection as party leader. <h2>Swift replacement of Labor Minister</h2> Alexander Schweitzer is to succeed Bärbel Bas as Federal Minister of Labor. The former state premier of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate had previously served as that state's Minister of Labor and Social Affairs. Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed confidence that Schweitzer's experience would ensure " good cooperation within the federal government," adding that he hoped that the pending legislative proposals "will now be quickly approved by the cabinet and can be introduced into the parliamentary process." The chancellor refuted the accusations leveled by Bas, saying that he had never discussed personal matters with her. Friedrich Merz said he had explicitly advised Bas to take the time she needed to grieve. <h2>Merz promises change</h2> Mistrust between the coalition partners has increased significantly, with SPD lawmakers speaking of an increasingly toxic political climate. For months, the CDU and SPD have been grappling with low poll numbers, disappointing election results, and disputes over key reform projects. Plans for changes to the electricity tax, the introduction of a sugar tax, the pension and the labor market reform — hardly any initiative has been able to proceed without public controversy. Adding to this is the crisis within the chancellor's party, the CDU, which saw a historic election defeat in the eastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in September, when it even lost representation in a state parliament for the first time in history. On Sunday and Monday morning, therefore, the party leadership met for a closed-door session to discuss the way forward. They produced a four-page document which indicates a shift in priorities, to put more emphasis on social issues: Affordable housing, lower electricity prices, better health care, and greater respect for citizens' lifetime achievements are mentioned in the paper. This is seen as a response to criticism that the CDU had been focusing too much on economic and regulatory issues. The chancellor admitted that voters feel that politicians are not taking their hardships and fears of social decline seriously enough. "We have to work our way out of this slump — and get out of a crisis of confidence," Merz said. "You can't just reinvent a party overnight over a weekend, but we want to show that we're ready for change," the chancellor said, adding: "and we have to be, given the election results." The chancellor announced that he would lower the electricity tax for everyone — a promise he had made before the general election in 2025 but had not kept. With the closed-door meeting paper, the CDU is also sending a notable signal to the SPD. Instead of a programmatic shift further to the right, it is emphasizing its traditional social values — a stance that resonates well within the Social Democratic Party. The chancellor made an effort to emphasize his intention to continue with the current coalition government: "The personnel changes will not call into question the basis of the coalition agreement," Merz said. He then repeated what he had recently said during a visit to Ukraine: "We need a stable federal government right now in order to remain capable of acting on the international stage." Both CDU/CSU and SPD know that calling early elections could primarily benefit the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), which is leading in the polls nationwide. So despite the deep rifts, Lars Klingbeil and Friedrich Merz currently see no alternative to their coalition. Disclaimer: This report first appeared on Deutsche Welle, and has been republished on ABP Live as part of a special arrangement. Apart from the headline, no changes have been made in the report by ABP Live.

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Sunday, October 11, 2026

1 Killed, 11 Injured In Fresh Attack On Riyadh Airport Day After Deadly Houthi Strike

One person was killed and 11 others injured after an unidentified projectile struck Terminal 4 of Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, Saudi authorities said, as the kingdom faced a fresh wave of attacks a day after a Houthi-claimed strike killed 13 people and wounded more than 300. Saudi-led coalition forces in Yemen said the projectile hit the airport terminal and triggered a fire. The Saudi civil aviation authority confirmed the casualty figures, Reuters reported. Saudi air defences also intercepted a cruise missile near King Khalid International Airport, coalition forces said. They subsequently reported intercepting and destroying a drone in the country's Eastern Province, along with a ballistic missile launched towards Khamis Mushait, the report stated. <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kcg4atoO_mY?si=gzFTHqzoxGxFaJEj" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Emergency alerts were issued in Abha, in southern Saudi Arabia, early Monday. The Saudi Civil Defence later said the danger had passed. The latest attacks have raised questions about vulnerabilities in Saudi Arabia's defence capabilities as the kingdom continues its air campaign against the Houthis. The Iran-aligned group is engaged in a ground war in Yemen against the Saudi-backed Yemeni government. <h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Riyadh Airport Attack: Footage Shows Passengers Fleeing</h3> The attack on Riyadh airport on Saturday killed 13 people, including one Indian and four Saudi nationals.  Footage broadcast by Saudi state television of Saturday's attack on Riyadh airport showed large numbers of religious pilgrims queuing at a gate before travelling to Islam's two holiest sites. A bright orange flash sent people running in panic, while sections of the roof appeared to cave in. The airport was shut following the attack, which was described as the deadliest in Saudi Arabia in more than a decade. ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/india-condemns-houthi-missile-attack-on-saudi-riyadh-airport-that-killed-12-injured-over-300-1870837">'Completely Unacceptable ': India Condemns Missile Attack On Riyadh Airport</a> <h3>Houthis Claim Strikes On Dammam Airport, Saudi Aramco Facilities</h3> Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for Saturday's attack in a televised address on Sunday. He also said the group had targeted King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, as well as two facilities belonging to Saudi oil giant Saudi Aramco, Reuters reported. The Saudi government's media office and Aramco did not respond to requests for comment. Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority confirmed late Sunday that Dammam's King Fahd International Airport had been struck. It said that "damage assessments and safety inspections of airport facilities are under way." Flightradar24, a flight-tracking website, recorded several delays and cancellations involving arrivals and departures at Dammam airport on Sunday. The airport is the kingdom's third-largest. ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/world/pakistan-imposes-emergency-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-arrests-cm-dismisses-pti-govt-1870906">Pakistan Imposes Emergency In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Arrests CM, Dismisses PTI Govt</a> <h3>Houthis Warn Against Using Saudi Airports</h3> The Houthis renewed their warning against using Saudi airports earlier on Sunday, urging people to take the group's warnings seriously, the report said. "We urge everyone to take our warnings seriously, and Saudi Arabia bears responsibility for any failed interceptions," the group said. Meanwhile, US aviation authorities issued a notice advising American airlines to exercise caution when flying to or over Saudi Arabia.

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Indian national killed; at least 10 others among over 300 injured in attack on Saudi airport

Dubai, Oct 11 (PTI): An Indian national was killed while at least 10 others were among the more than 300 people injured in an attack at Saudi Arabia’s international airport in Riyadh, the Indian Embassy said on Sunday. The attack on the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday was the latest of several in the past week targeting the airport. Four Saudi citizens, two Bangladeshi nationals, a Palestinian, a US citizen, an Egyptian, a Jordanian, a Syrian and a Sudanese were also killed in the attack. In a further update on Sunday, the Indian Embassy said its officials had visited all hospitals where Indian nationals injured in the attack were admitted. Of the 11 Indians injured in the attack, one died on Sunday, three are in intensive care but stable, and two remain admitted in normal wards, while the others have been discharged, the embassy said. “We thank the Saudi authorities for the medical care provided to the injured Indian nationals and assure the families that the Embassy will provide all possible support,” it said. Earlier, the embassy said it was in touch with the family of the deceased and would provide all support for the early repatriation of the mortal remains. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed grief over the death of the Indian national. “Deeply grieved at the loss of life of an Indian national in the Riyadh attack. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The Embassy will extend all possible assistance,” Jaishankar said in a post on X. The Indian mission has also issued additional contact numbers for queries concerning Indian nationals injured in the attack. Besides its 24/7 toll-free helpline 8002471234 for calls within Saudi Arabia, people can contact the embassy at +966-11-488469 or send WhatsApp messages to +966-536216082. The Indian Embassy also said Akasa Air has extended the suspension of all flights to and from Riyadh till October 13. Strongly condemning the incident, India on Sunday said the repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Gulf nation are “completely unacceptable and must cease immediately”. “We strongly condemn the repeated attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport over the past few days, including the dastardly attack on October 10, which have led to loss of lives, injuries and damage to property,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. “We express our condolences to the families of the deceased and wish speedy recovery to the injured persons,” it said. Saudi Arabia has blamed Yemen's Houthis for the attack. “We stand in solidarity with the people and the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in defence of their sovereignty, and hope that peace and normalcy returns to the region at the earliest,” the MEA said. In view of the security situation, the Indian Embassy on Thursday advised all Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain alert and vigilant, stay indoors as necessary and follow instructions issued by local authorities. The advisory came amid an escalation in hostilities involving Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis, who have in recent weeks targeted border regions, energy facilities and civilian infrastructure using drones and missiles. The mission also advised Indian nationals against circulating or reposting videos or news related to the ongoing events. PTI GSP ZH SKS SKSSKS(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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Djibouti Boat Capsize: 139 Migrants Dead, 84 Missing After Vessel Carrying 305 Capsizes

Edited by: Wesley Rahn The United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Sunday said that at least 139 people were killed when a migrant boat carrying an estimated 305 people capsized off the coast of Djibouti in northeastern Africa. At least 84 people remained missing in what is thought to be one of the deadliest shipwrecks yet on the popular but perilous crossing from the Horn of Africa to the Arabian Peninsula, where many migrants seek work in rich Gulf nations. In a statement, IOM Chief of Mission in Djibouti Alexandre Coissac called the loss of life "devastating," adding, "This tragedy is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by migrants along this migration corridor as they seek economic opportunities" by trying to cross the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to Yemen and reach Gulf countries. "Poverty, insecurity and the growing impacts of climate change drive many to undertake this journey, despite mounting instability across the Middle East," according to the IOM. IOM representatives said, "Djiboutian authorities are continuing search and rescue operations as fears grow for those still missing." <h2>Djibouti to Yemen a dangerous crossing</h2> The IOM says it has detected more than 20,000 crossings from Djibouti to Yemen — which is currently in the middle of a raging civil war — in the past month. More than 900 migrants were killed attempting the passage in 2025. The IOM says most of those attempting to cross are from Ethiopia and Somalia. The 80 survivors from Saturday night's capsizing were all Ethiopian nationals. The IOM on Sunday urged "donors and partners to strengthen support for Djibouti's response, including search and rescue operations and life-saving assistance." Of the bodies so far recovered, 52 were men, 42 were women and 15 were children. Disclaimer: This report first appeared on Deutsche Welle, and has been republished on ABP Live as part of a special arrangement. Apart from the headline, no changes have been made in the report by ABP Live.

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Saturday, October 10, 2026

12 Killed, Over 300 Injured In Third Houthi Attack On Riyadh Airport This Week; Flights Halted

At least 12 people were killed and 309 injured in the third attack on Riyadh's international airport this week, Saudi authorities said on Saturday, as Iran-backed Houthis intensified their campaign against the kingdom. The latest strike was the deadliest in Saudi Arabia in more than a decade and occurred without any prior warning from the country's threat alert system. The Saudi civil aviation authority said the deceased included four Saudi nationals, two people from Bangladesh and one person each from the United States, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Egypt, Reuters reported. Hospitals were overwhelmed with injured people arriving by ambulance and helicopter, according to people briefed on the matter. Some of the wounded were in critical condition. <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ErN2-wEzZ-k?si=g_e7evZ8nbD4JPvr" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> The latest attack followed two strikes on King Khalid International Airport earlier this week that killed four people and severely damaged a Saudi commercial aircraft parked on the tarmac. The attacks have raised concerns over vulnerabilities in Saudi Arabia's defence capabilities as the kingdom continues its air campaign against the Houthis in support of a ground offensive by the Yemeni government against the Iran-backed group. A Saudi-led military coalition vowed to retaliate following Saturday's deadly strike, the report stated. ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/doubt-is-not-proof-124-former-bureaucrats-defend-election-commission-in-open-letter-1870788">‘Doubt Is Not Proof’: 124 Former Bureaucrats Defend Election Commission In Open Letter</a> <h3>Riyadh Airport Operations Suspended, Flights Diverted</h3> The Saudi civil aviation authority said all flights were diverted from Riyadh on Saturday, while operations at the airport serving a city of approximately eight million people were temporarily suspended, Reuters reported. The head of the Houthi media office claimed in a post on X following the attack that the group had "shut down Riyadh international airport". The Houthis have also urged airliners to avoid Saudi airspace, declaring it a zone of military operations after the Saudi-backed Yemeni government launched an offensive against the group on Monday. Flight-tracking website Flightradar24 showed that flights bound for Riyadh had either been diverted or cancelled. At one point, only a helicopter was seen hovering over the airport. According to the report, an eyewitness at the airport reported seeing an explosion, followed by multiple people lying injured on the ground inside the facility. More than a dozen ambulances were seen heading towards the airport.  An injured traveller told Reuters that they had seen something fly across the sky outside the airport before part of the ceiling near a departure gate collapsed. The US embassy in Riyadh said it was "aware of attacks" and "strongly recommends all US citizens avoid this airport and surrounding areas." ALSO READ: <a href="https://news.abplive.com/news/nia-registers-fir-over-alleged-flydubai-hijack-bid-after-co-pilot-stabs-smit-machchhar-1870778#google_vignette">NIA Registers FIR Over Alleged Flydubai Hijack Bid After Co-Pilot Stabs Smit Machchhar</a> <h3>Trump Weighs US Involvement As Rubio Condemns Strikes</h3> US President Donald Trump said Washington was considering whether to join Saudi Arabia's strikes against the Houthis. Asked by reporters outside the White House whether the US planned to participate in the military campaign, Trump said, "We may. We're going to look at it. We just found out about the recent attack, so we'll make a decision. We move very quickly," he said. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the attacks, saying they "demonstrate a blatant disregard for innocent civilian life." Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government have claimed to have carried out hundreds of strikes against targets in Houthi-controlled territory. The Houthis have alleged that these attacks killed civilians, including women and children, Reuters reported.  The latest attacks on Riyadh's airport mark a further escalation in the conflict as Saudi Arabia supports the Yemeni government's military campaign against the group. <h3>Major Energy And Investment Conferences Scheduled In Riyadh</h3> The airport attacks have also raised concerns ahead of major energy and investment conferences scheduled to take place in Riyadh. Houthi strikes on Thursday and earlier in the week had already prompted several airlines to suspend or cancel services to the Saudi capital. Organisers of the conferences had said before Saturday's attack that the events would proceed as planned. Despite the latest strike and the temporary suspension of airport operations, the conferences were still scheduled to go ahead, according to the organisers.

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Israeli president invites Indian pilot Machchhar to receive civilian heroism award

Jerusalem, Oct 10 (PTI): President Isaac Herzog has invited Captain Smit Machchhar to Israel to honour him with the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism, his office said on Saturday. Indian national Machchhar was injured while trying to stop his co-pilot from allegedly attempting to hijack a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30. The aircraft, carrying 174 passengers and six crew members, was diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia after the mid-air incident. Despite being seriously injured, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the co-pilot and avert a possible catastrophe. All passengers reached Israel safely later that day. “Once Captain Machchhar regains strength, it will be my honour to award him, on behalf of the people of Israel, the State of Israel's Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism,” a statement from the President's office quoted Herzog as saying. In a letter dated October 4, the Israeli president expressed "deep gratitude" for Machchhar's "exceptional courage and determination" in steering the flydubai aircraft to safety and averting a "catastrophe". "While the unfolding of events reads like a thriller, one can only imagine the true sense of terror and grave urgency that overwhelmed the cockpit as you struggled midair for your very being," Herzog wrote. The letter did not mention the President's intention to confer the award on Machchhar. Herzog announced the decision earlier this week at a ceremony honouring six Israeli citizens on board the flight with the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism. The honour for Machchhar would be a rare distinction for a non-Israeli. In his letter, Herzog wished Machchhar a full and speedy recovery and invited him to visit Jerusalem once he has regained his strength. Machchhar received the letter while recovering in the hospital, the press statement said, attaching photos of the pilot reading it. Praising Machchhar’s composure in the face of grave danger, Herzog wrote that his "ability to find the strength to rise above the pain, to combat the immediate threat to your life, and to operate sound judgment demonstrates the strength of your character and the great valour you possess". Herzog also referred to the historic ties between India and Israel, recalling the role of Indian troops in liberating the northern Israeli city of Haifa from Ottoman forces on September 23, 1918. “Your heroics place you in the distinguished ranks of Indian troops, who risked their lives over 100 years ago to liberate cities in the Holy Land, forever becoming a part of Israel’s history. "You too, Captain Machchhar, will henceforth be a treasured part of our people’s history, further amplifying the warmth and connection between the Republic of India and the State of Israel,” Herzog wrote. “As you slowly begin your journey towards healing, I know that you are in the very best hands of our dear friends and partners in the United Arab Emirates. "We all share heartfelt prayers for your full and speedy recovery, and I look forward, once you have regained strength, to welcoming you to Jerusalem and expressing the appreciation and the love of our grateful nation,” he said. Posters featuring Machchhar have appeared along major highways and at prominent locations across Israel, with people expressing gratitude for his bravery in saving around 180 Israeli lives, according to the statement. Members of the Indian community in Israel have also received a warm response following the incident. Indian students at universities reported that campus cafeterias offered them discounts and treated them warmly the day after the incident. PTI HM SCY SCY(This story is published as part of the auto-generated syndicate wire feed. No editing has been done in the headline or the body by ABP Live.)

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