Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Israel played a role in the high-risk US operation to rescue a downed pilot inside Iran. Praising Donald Trump, Netanyahu described the mission as a result of “unprecedented” cooperation between the two allies. While Washington has not detailed the extent of assistance, reports suggest Israeli intelligence support may have been crucial in locating and extracting the pilot. The development comes amid growing indications of deeper US-Israel military coordination, including reports of a broader joint strategy targeting Iranian assets.