Israeli Air space Closure Explained
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blink in Jerusalem
The IDF says Air Force helicopters and fighter jets intercepted five unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the Mediterranean Sea which were heading towards Israel. The UAVs were intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory.
Ben Gurion Airport has returned to normal activity after the initial closure foe security concerns.
Reports From Ben Gurion Airport noted thay the Israeli Air Force requested a halt to departures and landings for about half an hour, likely due to the identification of a suspicious object—or intelligence of rocket fire towards central Israel—and the desire to address it.
The Israel Airports Authority had said that Departures at Ben Gurion Airport were Halted in Coordination with Security Forces.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet tomorrow at his office in Jerusalem with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
There was also a report that Hezbollah’s New Chief is now hiding in Tehran
Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary General, Naim Qassem, fled to Tehran following an order from Iranian officials, concerned about Israeli assassination threats.
He has delivered speeches from Iran, emphasizing Hezbollah’s resistance against Israel. His authority within Hezbollah remains unclear, with Hashem Safieddine, another high-ranking member, being considered a potential successor. (JBN)
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