Helicopter carrying IDF chief of staff makes emergency landing; no injuries

A helicopter carrying IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi has made an emergency landing at a military base in central Israel due to a motor malfunction, the military says.

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi speaks at a ceremony in the military’s Kirya headquarters in Tel Aviv on June 18, 2020. (Israel Defense Forces)

The Israel Defense Forces says there were no injuries in the incident.

After landing at an undisclosed base in central Israel, Kohavi continued on his way by car.

“The matter will be investigated,” the IDF says.

— Judah Ari Gross

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