BREAKING: Pakistani Pilots Reportedly Downed Five Israeli Fighter Jets, Indian Defence Website Says
Pakistan has reportedly downed five Israeli fighter jets, according to claims published by the Indian defence-focused website The Eurasian Times.
The report alleges that Pakistani pilots shot down Israeli military aircraft on two separate occasions. The claims have drawn particular attention because The Eurasian Times is based in India, Pakistan’s longtime regional rival, amid continuing tensions and a history of military conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
According to the report, Pakistan remains the only Muslim-majority country claimed to have downed five of Israel’s most advanced fighter aircraft. The article also praised the training and capabilities of Pakistani military personnel, describing Pakistan’s armed forces as among the world’s most highly trained.
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In its coverage of the growing defence cooperation between Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia, The Eurasian Times reportedly said the agreement has revived concerns in Israel over the potential emergence of a stronger military partnership among the three countries.
The report also looked back at Pakistan’s alleged historical involvement in past Arab-Israeli wars, particularly the conflicts of 1967 and 1973. It claimed that Pakistan secretly sent pilots, military trainers and other personnel to support Arab countries, including Egypt, Syria and Iraq.
Pakistani military personnel have long been associated with training and defence cooperation across the Middle East, although specific claims regarding direct combat operations and the reported downing of Israeli aircraft require independent verification from official sources.
The latest report is likely to fuel renewed discussion about Pakistan’s military capabilities and its expanding strategic ties with Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.