Israeli jets intercept 'silent' German airliner

Israeli air force fighters intercepted a German airliner approaching Tel Aviv when it failed to respond to calls from ground controllers.

Tue, 26 Feb, 2002 - 13:58

Israeli air force fighters intercepted a German airliner approaching Tel Aviv when it failed to respond to calls from ground controllers.

The Lufthansa Airbus from Frankfurt, with 181 passengers aboard, was over the Mediterranean and approaching Israel yesterday, said Pini Schiff, spokesman of the Israel Airports Authority.

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