Why it matters:
Information about Israeli armed forces is highly sensitive, and the regime vigorously protects it.
The big picture:
Among those involved in bombing Iran during the 12-day war are: Major (co-pilot) Yael Ash, Deputy Commander of the 119th (Bat) Squadron and grandson of Major Shimon Ash (a pilot missing since the Yom Kippur War), and Captain Bar Prince, wife of Major Yael Ash.
While Netanyahu sought to hide the identities of these pilots following the attack on Iran, their details are reportedly already in the hands of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence. Their identities, home addresses, operational units, military bases, and roles in other operations are no longer secret.
Key points:
- Satellite imagery has been released showing the precise locations of the fighter pilots’ residences, their commanders, and drone operators, some of whom were targeted during missile strikes in the 12-day war.
Go deeper:
In retaliation for attacks on schools, hospitals, and residential areas allegedly carried out by the Israeli regime, Iran has reportedly targeted the homes of certain pilots. Aerial surveillance of their residential compounds, movements, equipment, and patterns of activity are now in the hands of Iranian intelligence forces, strengthening Iran’s strategic posture in any potential future conflict.
Access to wartime data concerning these pilots not only helps analyze enemy behavior but also provides strategic and tactical leverage, useful for psychological operations and deception tactics. The Intelligence Ministry’s ability to identify and track these pilots showcases Iran’s intelligence superiority in its confrontation with the Israeli regime.
Hossein Amiri - ahmad shirzadian
