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Hungary Scrambles Fighter Jets After Contact Lost With Arkia Flight to Prague
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 13, 2026
What happened
Hungary sent two fighter jets toward Arkia flight IZ281 after it briefly lost contact with air traffic control over Hungarian airspace. Arkia said the Airbus A321 continued to Prague safely, and the company is investigating the incident with Hungarian authorities.
- 01Two Hungarian JAS-39 Gripen jets were sent toward an Arkia flight over Hungary.
- 02The plane had briefly lost contact with air traffic control.
- 03Arkia said the flight followed its approved route and landed safely in Prague.
- 04The airline said no danger was posed to passengers or crew.
- 05Arkia is reviewing the incident with Hungarian authorities.
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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Hungary Scrambles Fighter Jets After Contact Lost With Arkia Flight to Prague
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 13, 2026
Hungarian fighter jets scrambled after Arkia jet briefly lost contact with air traffic control
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 13, 2026
Hungarian Fighter Jets Scramble After Israeli Passenger Jet Loses Contact Over Hungary
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 13, 2026
Hungarian Jets Scrambled After Arkia Flight Lost Contact Over Hungary
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 13, 2026
NATO Scrambles Fighter Jets After Israeli Arkia Flight Loses Contact Over Hungary
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 13, 2026
Arkia Says Hungarian Fighter Jet Scramble Did Not Endanger Passengers
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 13, 2026
Israeli Passenger Jet Briefly Loses Contact Over Hungary, NATO Scrambles Fighters
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJun 13, 2026
Hungarian Fighter Jets Scrambled After Israeli Passenger Plane Lost Contact
N12Center · HebrewJun 13, 2026
Hungarian fighter jets scrambled after Israeli passenger jet lost contact with controllers
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