Gantz Pressured Downed F-15 Pilots to Interview Despite Security Concerns

Israeli Defense Minister Gantz pressured two F-15E pilots, who were rescued after being shot down in Iran, to participate in a CBS '60 Minutes' interview, overriding military concerns about classified information leaks. One pilot feared coercion, and despite Gantz's personal meeting, one still refused. This marks a notable civil-military friction point over operational security versus political messaging.