Too close for comfort
Dramatic Gaza Incident: Hamas Fires Missile at Israeli Attack Helicopter – Misses Target
A Hamas-fired shoulder missile targeted an Israeli attack helicopter over Gaza, but the IDF confirmed it missed, with the aircraft evading successfully.
During an operational mission in the Gaza Strip, terrorists fired a shoulder-launched missile at an Israeli Air Force attack helicopter. According to the IDF, the helicopter activated countermeasures, and the missile missed its target.
The IDF confirmed the incident, stating: "A failed launch was identified from Gaza City toward an attack helicopter; the helicopter was not hit and continued its mission."
Palestinian reports captured footage of the missile launch, showing the tense moment as the helicopter evaded the projectile. The incident adds to the ongoing military escalation in the region, following a recent IDF campaign that targeted 170 Hamas sites in just 24 hours.
No injuries were reported, and the helicopter continued its mission without interruption.