The pilot refused to recognize all visual and radio contact with the Israeli Air Force pilots, and was consequentially shot down. An Israel Air Force helicopter shot the plane down near Michmoret, a beach community between Caesarea and Netanya.
Today marks the one-year anniversary of Israel's withdrawal from the southern Lebanon security zone.
Hizbullah remains a dangerous, inhuman organization which is promoted by Iran. Last October, Hizbullah kidnapped three IDF soldiers from within Israeli territory and one Israeli civilian from Europe. Also, shooting attacks by Hizbullah members have not ceased despite international recognition of Israel's withdrawal. Police brought two men in for questioning. Police forces have been dispatched throughout the area, and civilians have been evacuated from the bus station.