Israeli Fighter Jets Intercept Warsaw to Tel Aviv Flight Diverted to Cyprus
On June 30, 2026, Israeli fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a flight en route from Warsaw to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The flight, operated by Electra Airlines, was diverted to Cyprus following the interception. Details about the reasons for the diversion or the nature of the threat have not been disclosed. The incident marks a rare case of military intervention in a commercial flight approaching Israeli airspace. Further information is expected as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the diversion.
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