An Israeli pilot flying over the country early Monday created ribbon patterns in the sky, a gesture widely interpreted as a call for the release of hostages held by Hamas.
The symbols, seen stretching from north to south, appeared as dawn broke, painting the sky red with the rising sun.
Pilot draws ribbon patterns in Israeli skies in solidarity with Gaza hostages
(Video: Oren Reiss)
The Israeli Air Force confirmed the patterns were made during routine operations but did not clarify whether the gesture was intentional. Officials suggested the pilots involved acted independently and not under official orders.
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Pilot draws ribbon patterns in Israeli skies in solidarity with Gaza hostages
(Photo: Danny Sadeh)
Ynet was flooded with photographs of the sky art from readers from all over the country, describing the sight as “spectacular.”
“May this be a sign,” wrote one observer who counted three ribbons, while another added, “Even the sky wants the hostages to come home.”