A pilot from Lebanon entered Israel today (Friday), and after a few minutes he lost contact with him. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the launch, claiming it was an intelligence-gathering aircraft that crossed the border into Israel up to a distance of 70 kilometers, stayed above Israeli skies for 40 minutes and returned to Lebanon without the IDF being able to shoot it down. Air Force planes in Lebanese skies, also over the capital Beirut.
Report: After the intrusion of the pilot – Air Force sorties in Lebanese skies and in the Beirut area Documentation
After the plane crashes: Lebanon reports of air force planes in Lebanese skies and in the Beirut areaReplying to @The_Kiss_1987 pic.twitter.com/6d0Q4KqV35
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A Lebanese security source told Al Jazeera tonight that two fighter jets from Israel were flying at low altitude in the skies of Beirut after coming from the sea. He said they maneuvered in the skies of Beirut for a few minutes and then left Lebanese airspace.
The IDF stated at the end of the initial investigation that helicopters and fighter jets were fired at the aircraft, as well as an Iron Dome interceptor launcher, but they were unable to intercept the aircraft, which returned to Lebanon a few minutes later. Even while flying in Lebanese territory in the direction of Israel, with the detection systems constantly following its course.
A military source told News Today that the massive use of helicopters, planes and interceptors in front of a pilot from Lebanon is unnecessary and creates unnecessary panic. So did the alarms that were heard in large areas, and should have been more targeted, according to the source.
Following the crossing of the aircraft, alarms were sounded in a number of localities in the Upper Galilee and the Lower Galilee – and for the first time since 2006 also in the Jordan Valley Regional Council. No reports of casualties were received at MDA, and in the Galilee the routine of life continues as a series.
The pilot’s infiltration into Israeli territory: contact with him was lost, but the IDF is instructing a return to routine in the home front@rubih67 pic.twitter.com/cNkuL7bHEM
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Two days ago, it was first reported in the evening news here 11 that the defense establishment is preparing for the possibility of a drone attack from Iran, and it is estimated that attempts to do so will continue. This is against the background of claims by Iranian elements that Israel is helping American forces to attack the Houthi rebels and terrorist organizations affiliated with Iran.
Aircraft infiltration from Lebanon As reported here this week 11: Israel has been preparing for the possibility of UAV infiltration. The IDF and the political echelon will consider well how to respond to such intrusion from Lebanon and not Syria. The reaction, if it comes, will be a very sensitive event.
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Yesterday, the IDF shot down two drones that infiltrated Israeli territory. The first Hezbollah drone that crossed from Lebanon was shot down. The drone was monitored by the air control units throughout the incident. The second glider penetrated from Gaza and was shot down in the Gaza Strip.
Preparing for the possibility of launching drones towards the country: Watch the article from tonight’s news
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Two days ago, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah stated that the transfer of weapons from Iran to Lebanon was not harmed despite Israel’s efforts. On the anniversary of the assassination of some senior members of the terrorist organization, Nasrallah sent a threat: “For years we have been making missiles accurate. We have thousands of inaccurate missiles, and a large part of them have already become accurate.” He said Hezbollah had also begun producing drones in Lebanon.
Ruby Marshal, Carmela Menashe and Roi Sharon participated in the preparation of the article