Bird strike forces Israeli president’s helicopter to land

An Israeli military helicopter carrying President Isaac Herzog was forced to make a precautionary landing on

An Israeli military helicopter carrying President Isaac Herzog was forced to make a precautionary landing on Thursday after the aircraft encountered a bird strike during a domestic flight.

The helicopter was transporting President Herzog from a memorial ceremony in Jerusalem to northern Israel when it reportedly came into contact with a flock of birds while in the air.

Following standard safety procedures, the aircraft landed safely at an airbase in central Israel to allow technical teams to inspect the helicopter and assess its condition.

Military officials confirmed that neither the president nor any members of the flight crew were injured during the incident and that no immediate damage affecting passenger safety was reported.

After landing, President Herzog and the crew boarded another military helicopter and continued their journey to their intended destination without further disruption.

A technical examination of the aircraft was launched following the incident, while aviation specialists began reviewing the circumstances surrounding the bird strike.