Hezbollah tries to shoot down air force fighter jet with surface-to-air missile
Until now, the air force has had complete air supremacy, and even beyond that, with essentially no threats to the safety of fighter jets.
Assessment
This incident marks a significant escalation in Hezbollah's capabilities, directly challenging Israel's longstanding air superiority over Lebanon. The use of a surface-to-air missile against a fighter jet introduces a new layer of risk for Israeli aerial operations. The key question is whether this was a one-time test or signals a broader deployment of advanced anti-aircraft systems by Hezbollah. Future Israeli responses will likely focus on neutralizing this emerging threat before it becomes routine.