(Ynet News) Ron Ben-Yishai - The interception of the Syrian fighter jet that crossed into Israel on Tuesday came in accordance with the Israel Defense Forces' standard response policy in such instances. Israel will not tolerate any infiltration of its territory. If Syrian aircraft cross the cease-fire line, the IDF's standing order is to intercept them. A Patriot missile was fired at the jet the moment it was seen to breach Israeli airspace.
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