Israeli Air Force Jets Scramble Over Mediterranean After Civilian Plane Distress Signal

On Tuesday, two Israeli Air Force fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a civilian aircraft flying over the Mediterranean Sea following a report of lost communication with the plane. The incident occurred after the pilot reportedly activated a distress button but later canceled the alert. Communication with the aircraft was quickly restored, and authorities confirmed there was no security threat. The situation was resolved without further complications, and the fighter jets returned to base after ensuring the safety of the civilian flight.