IDF Fires on Civilian Plane Mistaken for Drone Over West Bank

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reportedly fired upon a civilian aircraft over a West Bank town after mistaking it for a hostile drone. The incident narrowly avoided a major accident.

29 May, 08:01 — 29 May, 08:01

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IDF fires on civilian plane after mistaking it for hostile drone over West Bank town - report

Authorities later determined that the landing route at Ben-Gurion Airport had been diverted eastward, which meant that planes preparing to land in Tel Aviv passed closer than usual to Beit El.

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IDF fires on civilian plane after mistaking it for hostile drone over West Bank town - report

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IDF Fires on Civilian Plane Mistaken for Drone Over West Bank

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IDF fires on civilian plane after mistaking it for hostile drone over West Bank town - report

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IDF fires on civilian plane after mistaking it for hostile drone over West Bank town - report

Incidente sfiorato sulla Cisgiordania, Israele scambia un volo civile per un drone e spara

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