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Police announced Monday that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting of a 27-year-old avreich in Bnei Brak nearly three weeks ago, in an attack that took place moments after he dropped off his young daughter at daycare near his home.

The arrests come as relatives of the victim continue insisting that the avreich was likely targeted by mistake and has no connection whatsoever to criminal activity.

According to investigators, officers from the Dan District’s anti-crime unit arrested two men Monday morning suspected of involvement in the attempted murder. The victim was seriously wounded in the shooting, which occurred shortly after he returned from taking his daughter to her maon.

Family members said the avreich later described the terrifying moments leading up to the attack after regaining consciousness following surgery. He told relatives that he noticed two helmeted men sitting on a motorcycle outside his apartment building but did not view them as suspicious at the time.

According to his account, the pair remained outside while he brought his toddler daughter into daycare. When he returned to the street moments later, the gunmen allegedly opened fire. Several bullets struck him in the abdomen, causing him to collapse on the spot.

Emergency responders evacuated the avreich to Sheba Medical Center at Tel HaShomer in moderate-to-serious condition. He underwent lengthy surgery and was later reported to be out of danger.

Police said large forces were deployed immediately after the shooting was reported. Officers conducted searches throughout the area, established roadblocks, and gathered evidence from the scene as part of the investigation, which was assigned to the Dan District anti-crime unit.

Following what police described as extensive investigative activity over recent days, authorities arrested two suspects Monday morning — a 20-year-old resident of Hadera and a 26-year-old resident of Kadima-Tzoran.

Investigators suspect the two men attempted to murder the victim under aggravated circumstances and also accuse them of obstructing the investigation.

Both suspects were taken in for questioning and later jailed. Police are expected to request an extension of their detention Tuesday at the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court.

Meanwhile, the avreich’s family continues to maintain that the shooting was a tragic case of mistaken identity. Relatives described him as a devoted ben Torah with no ties to the criminal world. Police have not publicly addressed that claim, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Israeli Prime Minister Binyomin Netanyahu declared Monday night that Israel will sharply intensify its military campaign against Hezbollah, warning that the terror organization will face even stronger attacks as cross-border drone assaults continue to target northern Israeli communities.

In a video message released by his office, Netanyahu praised Israeli forces for their operations in Lebanon while making clear that the fighting is far from over.

“We are at war with Hezbollah. In recent weeks alone, our heroic soldiers have eliminated more than 600 terrorists. But we are not taking our foot off the gas pedal. I said we must press the pedal even harder,” Netanyahu stressed.

The prime minister also addressed Hezbollah’s increasing use of advanced drone technology, including cyber-guided unmanned aircraft that have posed growing challenges along the northern border.

“Yes, they are launching cyber-guided drones at us. We have a special team working on this, and we will solve that too. We need to increase the strikes and the intensity. We will strike them hard.”

Earlier in the day, Northern Command chief Rafi Milo delivered a forceful warning to Hezbollah during a ceremony honoring the Golan Brigade (474), as tensions escalated following a series of drone and explosive-drone attacks on the Galilee and Golan Heights.

Without explicitly detailing future plans, Milo strongly hinted that the IDF is preparing additional operations inside Lebanon.

“Harming civilians and civilian areas is not a reality that can be accepted or treated as routine.”

Milo emphasized that Israel would not allow continued attacks on residential areas in the north and accused Hezbollah of deliberately escalating the conflict by targeting civilians.

“We will not tolerate fire on the home front. Northern Command is at war. The Hezbollah terrorist organization deliberately chose to escalate the security reality in the north while directly targeting the civilian population. In doing so, the enemy has crossed a severe and unacceptable red line,” he added.

His remarks followed several drone strikes across northern Israel earlier Monday. In one incident, an explosive drone detonated near a children’s bus stop along the main road in the community of Shomera. No injuries were reported.

Later in the day, emergency crews responded to a fire that erupted near Rosh HaNikra after another explosive drone exploded in a wooded area. Firefighters worked to prevent the flames from spreading further.

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Elkana Bohbot, one of the producers behind the Nova Music Festival who spent 738 days held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, has revealed disturbing new details about the psychological torment he says he endured at the hands of his captors.

In a deeply emotional interview on the “Voice of Nova” podcast, Bohbot described one particularly horrifying episode in which Hamas terrorists used food and false kindness as part of a brutal act of emotional abuse.

“One day we had this meal he prepared for us,” Bohbot recounted. “They brought us lamb shank – it’s called mandi. It’s the richest meal in Gaza.”

Bohbot explained that the unusual meal arrived unexpectedly in the middle of the day, a shocking departure from the deprivation and uncertainty that defined life in captivity.

“Suddenly, in the middle of the day, he brings you a tray with lamb shank and rice. They cook it underground, and it’s delicious, rich – a very rich Arab dish – and he gives it to us.”

According to Bohbot, he and two fellow hostages, Ohad and Bar, rushed to eat the food quickly, afraid their captor might suddenly reconsider and remove it before they could finish.

After the meal, Bohbot tried expressing gratitude to the terrorist, believing the gesture reflected a rare moment of humanity.

“Listen, this is very honorable, this is food with a lot of respect,” he said.

But Bohbot said the captor immediately revealed the true reason for the lavish meal.

“Come, come, I’ll show you what respect is. I’ll show you why you ate this.”

The terrorist then showed the hostages footage of a deadly bombing attack targeting Israeli forces, informing them that Israeli combat engineers had been killed in the blast.

“Today we killed thirty of your soldiers – bon appétit.”

Bohbot said the emotional shock was overwhelming, describing the moment as one of the cruelest experiences of his captivity.

“He shows you the video, and you throw everything up. I’ve never experienced abuse like that in my life.”

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[Video below.] President Trump used his Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday to pay tribute to the 13 American service members killed during the ongoing conflict with Iran, while also reaffirming his vow that Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons. One grieving military family attended the ceremony as Trump delivered his remarks following a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

“These incredible men and women gave their lives to ensure that the world’s number one state sponsor of terror will never have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said moments after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

“Oh, and they won’t. They will never have a nuclear weapon. I’m sure you know that one.”

During the ceremony, Trump recognized the relatives of Air Force Capt. Ariana Savino, the 31-year-old Washington state native who was killed March 12 when a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft crashed over Iraq. The president asked the crowd to acknowledge the family with applause.

Trump reflected on the military losses sustained in the recent Iran conflict while contrasting them with another operation he described as swift and casualty-free.

“In two wars recently, we’ve lost a total of 13 service members,” he said.

“In Venezuela, which was a complete and total victory … we took that over in one day, lost no one. In Operation Epic Fury, we lost 13 wonderful souls — wonderful, special people.”

The remarks came just days after Trump revealed that the United States and Iran had reached what he described as a “largely negotiated” memorandum of understanding that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global maritime traffic, while postponing nuclear-related matters to a later phase of negotiations.

Senior administration officials clarified Sunday that a finalized agreement was still likely several days away. Trump also issued a statement urging caution as negotiations continue.

“Both sides must take their time and get it right. There can be no mistakes!”

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Sunday that Tehran was prepared “to assure the world that we are not after a nuclear weapon,” despite years of international concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment activities, which have approached weapons-grade levels.

At the same time, some Republicans on Capitol Hill have expressed concern that Trump could bring the conflict to a close without fully dismantling Iran’s nuclear capabilities, fueling debate inside the party over how the war should end.

The president also turned part of the ceremony into a tribute to America’s World War II heroes, singling out 97-year-old Battle of the Bulge veteran Harry Miller for recognition before the crowd.

“At 15, Harry Miller lied about his age to enlist and was soon fighting to stop the SS Panzer divisions, as part of the famed 740th Tank Battalion,” Trump told his audience.

“The Daredevils, they were called — of which he is among the last surviving members at 97 years old,” the president recounted.

“Within six months after the battle, Harry’s unit lost 42 comrades. He’s remembering them today.”

“Sgt. Miller, it is a true honor to have you with us.”

A powerful and emotionally charged gathering took place in Yerushalayim on the eve of Shavuos, as hundreds of avreichim from the prestigious Teshuvos V’Hanhagos network of kollelim gathered for their annual pre-Shavuos assembly led by the senior posek Rav Moshe Sternbuch.

The gathering reflected the tremendous growth of the network, which was founded by Rav Sternbuch and now includes six branches across Eretz Yisroel. Organizers noted that during the past year alone, two new branches were opened, one in Ramat Beit Shemesh Daled 3 and another in Modiin Illit.

At the same time, the number of lomdim expanded significantly, with 30 new avreichim joining the Har Nof kollel and an additional 18 joining branches throughout the network, which organizers described as centers of extraordinary Torah diligence and growth.

The dais was graced by leading Torah and Chassidic figures. The first speaker was Rav Sholom Ber Sorotzkin, rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Ateres Shlomo, who passionately addressed the hundreds of avreichim about the greatness of their mission.

Rav Sorotzkin stressed that the concept of “Toraso umnaso,” which exempts bnei yeshivos from military service, is not merely a slogan but a clear and authentic halachic definition established by the Torah itself.

“Ashreichem,” Rav Sorotzkin declared emotionally. “Fortunate are you, whose Torah is your occupation, and who merit to live under the leadership of the posek hador, our guide in this orphaned generation.”

Following him, Rav Nachman Biderman stirred the crowd with emotionally charged remarks. Opening with visible reverence, he proclaimed: “We have merited to stand before the Divine Presence itself — the posek hador, the master of the Holy Land of Eretz Yisroel.”

Turning to the assembled avreichim, Rav Biderman cried out passionately: “You are the ones who uphold the world! Through your Torah and your toil, the entire world continues to exist.”

He concluded by describing Rav Sternbuch as “the Moshe Rabbeinu of this generation,” leading lomdei Torah toward Kabolas HaTorah on Shavuos.

At a later stage of the gathering, renowned Chassidic speaker Rav Yehuda Deitsch addressed the audience with fiery words and emotionally uplifting melodies that inspired the crowd in preparation for Matan Torah.

In his remarks, Rav Deitsch elaborated at length, citing proofs from the Gemara regarding the greatness of receiving one’s rebbe, emphasizing how fortunate the avreichim were to bask in the presence of the posek hador.

He electrified the hall when he declared that the chain of “Moshe received the Torah from Sinai and transmitted it onward” continues even today.

“Now, in the year 5786, we still merit to receive Torah from the Moshe Rabbeinu of our generation,” he proclaimed. “We are witnessing with our own eyes that the very same Torah from Har Sinai still burns like fire within those who learn and toil in Torah.”

A hush descended upon the packed hall when Rav Moshe Sternbuch rose to deliver the evening’s central address, focusing on the essence of the joy of Shavuos and the responsibility facing the Torah world amid growing governmental pressures and attempts to draft bnei yeshivos.

At the beginning of his speech, Rav Sternbuch stated: “The secularists imagine that we are miserable because for us this is forbidden and that is forbidden, and at every moment there is something else prohibited,” he said painfully.

“But the truth is exactly the opposite! We are joyful, fulfilled, and overwhelmed with happiness because we have a direct connection to our Creator and merit true eternal life. The secular world, by contrast, lives like animals — eating merely in order to live and living merely in order to eat, until they die like animals. Blessed is Hashem, Who did not make our portion like theirs and separated us from those who stray. Therefore, on Shavuos we must rejoice tremendously and show the entire world how precious the yoke of Torah and mitzvos is to us, and that the Torah of Hashem is better to us than thousands of gold and silver pieces.”

Rav Sternbuch also shared personal memories from his youth in London during the final year before the outbreak of World War II, when he spent time in the presence of Rav Elchonon Wasserman Hy”d.

“I remember how Rav Elchonon, despite no longer being young, danced on Shavuos with incredible strength for more than an hour straight,” Rav Sternbuch recalled. “That unforgettable display of joy in Torah left an impression on us for the rest of our lives.”

He also spoke about the yeshiva of Rav Moshe Schneider in London, where learning on Shavuos night would periodically pause so the students could break into dancing and singing over the greatness of Torah, demonstrating that Torah Jews are not unfortunate people but the happiest of all.

Later in the speech, Rav Sternbuch addressed the current struggle surrounding the future of the Torah world in Eretz Yisroel, delivering sharp and forceful remarks regarding efforts to draft bnei yeshivos into the military.

“The secularists know very well in their hearts that we are the truly happy ones, and therefore they are intensely jealous of us,” Rav Sternbuch declared. “They fear that we will continue multiplying here in the Land and that they will no longer be able to live lives of abandonment as they wish. Therefore, their entire intention is to defile the people of Hashem and bring us into their army. Militarily, they do not need us there at all! Their only goal is to make us become like them, chas v’shalom. Our obligation is to distance ourselves entirely from them and from any contact with them, because impurity is absorbed even through contact. Only in this way can we preserve our holiness.”

Toward the conclusion of the gathering, Rav Sternbuch praised the tireless efforts of his son, Rav Chaim Ozer Sternbuch, who dedicates himself day and night to establishing and maintaining the kollelim. Rav Sternbuch blessed him that he should continue expanding Torah and witness further miracles in strengthening the boundaries of holiness.

After the address, hundreds of avreichim burst into spirited singing and joyous melodies celebrating the acceptance of the Torah.

The evening concluded with a surprise arranged personally at Rav Sternbuch’s request. Out of concern for the welfare of the lomdei Torah and their families ahead of Shavuos, each avreich received a personal envelope together with a generous package of premium dairy products for Yom Tov, distributed with substantial assistance and sponsorship from the Tara dairy company.

Filled with spiritual inspiration, renewed strength, and profound joy in Torah, the hundreds of avreichim returned home prepared for the holiness of Shavuos night and ready to continue serving as what organizers described as the true protective wall of Klal Yisroel.

Rebbetzin Esther Liba Zaks a”h, widow of Rav Hillel Zaks zt”l, longtime rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Knesses Hagedolah, passed away on Monday at the age of 91.

The levayah is scheduled to leave this evening at 7:30 p.m. from Yeshivas Knesses Hagedolah on Meshech Chochmah Street in Modiin Illit. The procession will continue to the Shamgar Funeral Home in Yerushalayim and then to Har Hazeisim, where she will be laid to rest.

Rebbetzin Zaks was born in Yerushalayim on the 17th of Iyar, 5695, to her father, Rav Avrohom Moshe Chevroni zt”l, rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Chevron and author of Masaas Moshe, and her mother, Rebbetzin Rochel a”h, daughter of the famed rosh yeshiva Rav Moshe Mordechai Epstein zt”l.

In the 1950s, she married Rav Hillel Zaks zt”l, who would later serve as rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Chevron and eventually found Yeshivas Knesses Hagedolah. Rav Hillel was niftar on the 22nd of Teves 5775. The shidduch was reportedly suggested to Rav Avrohom Moshe Chevroni by Rav Aharon Kotler zt”l during one of his visits to Eretz Yisroel. Following their marriage, the couple lived for a period in the United States.

They later returned to Eretz Yisroel, where Rav Hillel joined the staff of Yeshivas Chevron as a maggid shiur. A year after the passing of his father-in-law, Rav Avrohom Moshe Chevroni, he was appointed rosh yeshiva.

When the community of Maale Amos was established, Rav Hillel became its first rov. Several of the founders of the yishuv were talmidim of Yeshivas Chevron. The family later settled on Rechov Tzefania in Yerushalayim’s Geulah neighborhood, near the yeshiva.

In 1996, Rav Hillel founded Yeshivas Knesses Hagedolah in Modiin Illit, and the rebbetzin stood steadfastly at his side throughout the years, supporting the yeshiva’s growth and his tireless dedication to Torah and delivering shiurim without interruption.

Talmidim described her as a true “mother of the yeshiva,” devoted to the wellbeing of the bochurim and always available with a listening ear and practical assistance. She was deeply involved in the yeshiva and would often personally help with kitchen duties and food preparation for the students.

Students also recalled the extraordinary respect and admiration that existed between Rav Hillel and the rebbetzin, describing their relationship as a living example for others to emulate. One talmid recounted that Rav Hillel would often say regarding his wife, “What is mine and what is yours is all hers.”

She is survived by a distinguished family, including her son, Rav Yitzchok Zev Zaks, rosh yeshiva of Knesses Hagedolah, as well as her sons Rav Yisroel Meir, Rav Aharon, Rav Tzvi Hirsch, Rav Dovid, and Rav Menachem Mendel Yosef. Her sons-in-law include Rav Chaim Mann and Rav Tzvi Wilensky.

Tehei nishmasah tzerurah bitzror hachaim.

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The Monsey Torah community was plunged into mourning over Shavuos with the passing of Rav Yisroel Sinai Wagshal zt”l of Lanzhut-Monsey, a revered gaon, tzaddik, and longtime mashgiach who devoted his life to Torah, avodah, and chesed. He was 66 years old.

Rav Yisroel Sinai passed away during Shavuos after enduring years of severe suffering following a devastating stroke approximately eight years ago that left him bedridden and paralyzed.

A descendant of an illustrious line of Chassidic leaders and tzaddikim, Rav Yisroel Sinai was widely respected for his warmth, humility, and deep devotion to helping others. Throughout his life, he was known for receiving every person with unusual kindness and a radiant countenance.

He was the son of Rav Yehoshua Mordechai Elazar Wagshal zt”l, Av Beis Din of Lanzhut and one of Williamsburg’s prominent rabbinic figures, who himself was the son of Rav Alter Yaakov Yitzchok Wagshal zt”l, Av Beis Din of Lanzhut.

Through his mother’s side, Rav Yisroel Sinai descended from Rav Yaakov Halberstam of Tshakava zt”l, son of Rav Sinai of Zmigrod zy”a. His lineage traced back to many of the great Chassidic dynasties and luminaries of past generations, including Lizhensk, Zlotchov, Premishlan, Belz, Ropshitz, Dzikov, Melitz, Ohel, Sighet, Sanz, Dinov, Kozhnitz, Kosov, Sassov, Apta, and many others.

After his marriage to the daughter of Rav Moshe Chaim Rubin zt”l of Dinov, son of Rav Menachem Mendel Zeida Rubin zt”l of Glogov and son-in-law of Rav Yekusiel Yehuda Rosenberger zt”l of Dieresh, the couple established a distinguished home built upon Torah and Chassidus.

For many years, Rav Yisroel Sinai served as a dedicated mashgiach in several yeshivos, including Yeshivas Nitra and Yeshivas Noam Elimelech. He profoundly influenced countless bochurim through his teachings, encouragement, and exceptional love for every student.

Those who knew him described a man who lived entirely for Torah and for the welfare of fellow Jews, constantly involved in acts of gemilus chassadim and helping others quietly and selflessly.

He is survived by a distinguished family of children and sons-in-law who continue his legacy of Torah and yiras Shomayim.

Among his sons are Rav Alter Yaakov Yitzchok Wagshal, rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Toras Moshe in Montreal and son-in-law of the Karlsburger Rebbe of Montreal; Rav Zalman Leib Wagshal, son-in-law of the Av Beis Din of Vodkert; and Rav Menachem Mendel Wagshal, son-in-law of Rav Avrohom Rokeach, Av Beis Din of Kozlov.

His sons-in-law include Rav Yoel Labin, son of the Balchov Rebbe; Rav Chaim Yechiel Alter Segal Lowy, Av Beis Din of Tosh Monsey and son of the Tosh Rebbe; Rav Berel Rotenberg, son of the Av Beis Din of Voidislev; Rav Itamar Meislish, son of the Av Beis Din of Vitzen; Rav Berel Leifer, son of Rav Shmuel Binyomin Leifer of Voidislev; and Rav Shlomo Meislish, son of Rav Mordechai Aharon Meislish, rav of Bais Medrash Ichud Avreichim Satmar and son of the Satmar Gaavad of Boro Park.

He is also survived by prominent rabbinic siblings, including Rav Shalom Wagshal, Av Beis Din of Lanzhut-Williamsburg; Rav Naftali Elimelech Wagshal, Av Beis Din of Apta-Williamsburg; and Rav Boruch Yehuda Wagshal of Lanzhut-Beit Shemesh, son-in-law of the Mishkenos Haroim Rebbe.

Among his sisters are the Peshvorsker Rebbetzin, the Ziditchov-Chareidim Rebbetzin, the Rebbetzin of the Netzach Menachem Spinka Rebbe, the wife of Rav Yehuda Elisha Horowitz, Av Beis Din of Ohr Hachaim, and the wife of Rav Naftali Kahn of Divrei Emunah Monsey.

The levayah was held at Bais Medrash Dinov on Albert Drive in Monsey and proceeded to New Jersey, where Rav Yisroel Sinai was laid to rest near his ancestors.

Tehei nishmaso tzerurah bitzror hachaim.

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Dear Mothers-in-Law,

First, we want to say something important: We truly love having you for Yom Tov.

Your presence brings warmth to the house, excitement for the children, family stories, traditions, and that special feeling that makes Yom Tov feel like Yom Tov. There is something beautiful about having another generation around the table and creating memories together.

We also know that you come because you want to help, spend time with your children and grandchildren, and simply be part of the family experience. We appreciate that more than you know.

With that said, we would like to gently offer one small request on behalf of daughters-in-law everywhere.

After the meal, if possible, please consider going to your room for a few hours to rest, relax, read, nap, or simply enjoy some quiet time — even if you don’t actually need the rest.

It may not seem like a major thing, but those afternoon hours can be incredibly helpful. They give us a chance to clean up the kitchen, reset the house, organize the next meal, and handle the million little things happening behind the scenes.

There is something much easier about moving around freely and getting things done without feeling like someone is watching us work, or feeling like we need to remain socially “on” while simultaneously trying to manage the house.

And if we are being fully honest, those few hours can also give everyone a little breathing room. Not because we do not love you, but because even people who love each other very much sometimes benefit from a little space during a long Yom Tov together.

Ironically, when everyone gets that break, the next seudah is usually even nicer. We return refreshed, calmer, happier, and more able to genuinely enjoy being together.

So please know: Disappearing for a little while in the afternoon is not abandoning the family. It may actually be one of the greatest acts of kindness you can give the family.

With love and appreciation,

The Daughters-in-Law

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A rare public clarification was issued Monday by the family of the Amshinover Rebbe after sources claimed that the rebbe had permitted ascending Har Habayis, sparking sharp reaction across the Torah world.

The unusual statement came from the rebbe’s son, Rav Moshe Milikovsky, who said that reports had badly distorted his father’s remarks and falsely portrayed him as endorsing visits to Har Habayis.

The controversy began after excerpts from an internal Amshinover publication titled Yirah V’Simchah. The excerpts were taken from what was described as a private halachic discussion held in the rebbe’s home roughly a year ago.

In response, Rav Moshe Milikovsky released an official statement — an exceptionally uncommon move for the typically quiet and private Amshinover court in the Bayit Vegan neighborhood of Yerushalayim.

“We were shocked by the removal of the Rebbe shlit”a’s remarks regarding Har Habayis from their proper context. The Rebbe did not, chalilah, permit ascending the mountain in opposition to the view of all the poskim. They took an internal halachic discussion that took place in the Rebbe’s home a year ago, which was published in an internal chassidic publication intended for those who understand the nature of the Rebbe’s responses, and dishonestly presented it as though the Rebbe permits or instructs people to ascend Har Habayis halachah l’maaseh, something that never entered his mind.”

The statement further stressed that the discussion was never intended as practical guidance or a public ruling.

“Certainly this was not a practical or ideological heter to ascend Har Habayis, but rather an internal halachic clarification, in which the Rebbe also expressed his opposition to acts such as waving the Shtei Halechem on Har Habayis in a manner not consistent with halachah. The Rebbe’s position is the same as that of all the poskim — that in our times one should not permit ascending Har Habayis in practice, something that could easily lead to an issur kareis chas v’shalom.”

A British military aircraft transporting UK Defense Secretary John Healey reportedly suffered GPS interference while flying near Russian territory earlier this week, forcing the crew to rely on backup navigation systems during the flight back to Britain.

The disruption occurred Thursday as the RAF jet returned from Estonia, where Healey had been visiting British troops participating in NATO exercises close to the Russian frontier. According to reports, the aircraft’s signal was jammed for roughly three hours after its GPS capabilities were knocked offline.

British officials believe Russia was likely responsible for the electronic interference, though it remains unclear whether Healey himself was specifically targeted. Reports noted that the aircraft’s route could be tracked publicly through online flight-monitoring services.

The UK Ministry of Defense has not yet issued an official response regarding the incident.

The episode came just one day after revelations that Russian military aircraft had aggressively confronted an RAF surveillance plane over the Black Sea last month in what British officials described as a highly dangerous encounter.

During that earlier confrontation, a Russian Su-35 fighter jet reportedly flew close enough to an RAF Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft to trigger onboard emergency systems and disable the plane’s autopilot functions.

A second Russian aircraft, identified as a Su-27, allegedly made six separate passes directly in front of the British plane, at one point coming within just six meters of the aircraft’s nose.

Following that incident, Healey commended the RAF crew for what he called their “outstanding professionalism” during the “unacceptable” Russian maneuvers. Britain’s Ministry of Defense later characterized the encounter as the most serious Russian provocation involving RAF aircraft since 2022, when a Russian pilot described as “rogue” fired a missile near another Rivet Joint aircraft over the Black Sea.

This is not the first time British officials have dealt with suspected Russian GPS interference. In 2024, an RAF aircraft carrying then-Defense Secretary Grant Shapps also experienced GPS jamming while operating near Russian-controlled airspace.

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