An Israel-bound passenger flight operated by Electra Airways Flight LO155 on behalf of LOT Polish Airlines triggered a major security response on Tuesday after the aircraft reportedly transmitted a hijacking (Squawk 7500) alert while en route from Warsaw, Poland, to Israel on June 30.

According to reports, the Airbus A320 issued the emergency code while flying through Turkish airspace. The aircraft continued toward Cyprus, where it entered a holding pattern and circled the area. However, after reportedly being denied permission to land, the flight turned around and headed back.

The alert prompted the Israeli Air Force (IAF) to scramble fighter jets toward the aircraft over the eastern Mediterranean. Shortly afterward, the hijacking alert was withdrawn, and communication with the aircraft was restored.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) later confirmed that the situation had been resolved and stated there was no indication of an actual security threat.

Senior aviation officials described the incident as highly unusual and confirmed that an investigation has been launched. Authorities are examining whether the cockpit’s hijacking transponder (Squawk 7500) was activated intentionally or accidentally before being canceled.

Although the incident ended safely, it demonstrates how seriously international aviation authorities treat any potential hijacking signal. Even a brief transmission of Squawk 7500 can trigger an immediate military and security response to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.

Thankfully, there were no reports of injuries or an actual hijacking, and investigators are now working to determine exactly what led to the emergency alert.