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Israeli fighters flew 'dangerously close' to Ryanair plane

March 1, 2016 16:00
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Two Israeli Air Force planes reportedly flew "dangerously close" to a Ryanair flight above the Negev on Tuesday.

The IAF jets were on training flights when they approached the Ryanair passenger plane near Eilat, according to Army Radio.

The Ryanair plane was descending towards Ovda airport and had 162 passengers on board when the IDF jets flew across its path at 27,000 ft.

No damage or injuries were reported and, according to the Israeli media, the Ryanair pilots managed to avoid a crash by changing course at the last minute.

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