A squadron of U.S. Air Force F-22 stealth fighters departed Royal Air Force Lakenheath earlier today and has now landed at an Israeli Air Force base in southern Israel, according to reports from Kan News.

Twelve F-22 Raptors, widely considered among the most advanced air superiority fighters in the world, were seen taking off from the UK installation. One aircraft reportedly returned mid-flight due to a technical issue, while the remaining jets continued on to Israel.

The arrival of American fighter jets on Israeli soil is itself uncommon. The deployment of F-22 stealth aircraft in the country is described by Kan as highly unusual, signaling a notable shift in the current military posture.