Overview
- An Israeli fighter jet narrowly avoided being shot down during an Israeli Air Force strike inside Iran last week, according to the IDF.
- The IDF credited the pilot’s alertness and professionalism for evading the threat, and the aircraft completed its mission.
- Military officials said the event was examined to draw operational conclusions following the near miss.
- The IDF stated that Israeli aircrews have faced numerous attempts to down jets over Iranian airspace since the war began and have handled the threats.
- Israel’s Channel 12 reported that footage of the attempt was shown to the prime minister and defense minister, and that the incident did not involve an air battle.