Breaking news out of Israel:
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shot down a Syrian Sukhoi fighter jet that entered Israeli airspace on Tuesday afternoon, the IDF said in a statement.
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) July 24, 2018
From the IDF:
Two Patriot missiles were launched at a Syrian Sukhoi fighter jet that infiltrated about 1 mile into Israeli airspace. The IDF monitored the fighter jet, which was then intercepted by the Patriot missiles. pic.twitter.com/owL4Pm7zER
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) July 24, 2018
Since this morning, there has been an increase in the internal fighting in Syria and the Syrian Air Force's activity. The IDF is in high alert and will continue to operate against the violation of the 1974 Separation of Forces Agreement.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) July 24, 2018
We’ll keep you posted.
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