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IAF first: Female pilot appointed flight squadron commander

Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Nurkin appoints Major T. to position of aviation squadron commander.

IAF first: Female pilot appointed flight squadron commander

Israeli Air Force attacks terror infrastructure in Gaza

Israeli fighter plans attack terrorist infrastructure in Gaza. Security agencies announce closure of Gaza-Israel crossing.

Israeli Air Force attacks terror infrastructure in Gaza

IAF attacks terror infrastructure in Gaza

Fighter jets attack central terrorist infrastructure in Gaza following series of rocket attacks on southern Israel.

IAF attacks terror infrastructure in Gaza

Jerry Seinfeld spotted at Israeli air force base

American Jewish comedian drops in at Israel Air Force base following shows in Tel Aviv.

Jerry Seinfeld spotted at Israeli air force base

IDF attacks Hamas compound in Gaza

Following rocket attack on Gaza Belt, Israeli aircraft attack military compound belonging to Hamas in southern Gaza.

IDF attacks Hamas compound in Gaza

Exclusive:

1st Bedouin in IAF pilot's course

First Bedouin soldier joins IAF's exclusive pilot course as IDF works to ensure better integration of minorities.

1st Bedouin in IAF pilot's course

'Iran is playing with the lives of Gaza residents'

IDF spokesman says Israel retaliated for rocket fire, emphasizes Iran is playing with the lives of Gaza's residents.

'Iran is playing with the lives of Gaza residents'

IDF attacks Hamas compound

IAF fighter jets attack military compound belonging to Hamas in northern Gaza following latest rocket attack.

IDF attacks Hamas compound

IAF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza

Israel Air Force attacks three targets which serve as training and storage sites for weapons.

IAF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF hits Hamas targets in Gaza

Israeli aircraft attack two terrorist targets in Gaza, hours after rocket fire on southern Israel.

IDF hits Hamas targets in Gaza

Report: Israel carries out attack in Syria

Foreign media claim Israel carried attacked scientific research center on the outskirts of Damascus.

Report: Israel carries out attack in Syria

Israeli Air Force heavylift helicopter competition heats up

According to reports, Israeli Air Force General flew Sikorsky's new helicopter

Israeli Air Force heavylift helicopter competition heats up

Near-disaster as paratroopers jump over underflying plane

Transport Ministry report reveals communication failure between IAF control tower and military plane led to near fatal accident.

Near-disaster as paratroopers jump over underflying plane

'We'll protect Israeli airspace on Rosh Hashanah'

Commander of the unit that intercepted UAV from Syria: My soldiers and I are prepared for the holiday.

'We'll protect Israeli airspace on Rosh Hashanah'

Pilot who helped form Israeli Air Force dies at 94

Former U.S. Navy pilot Mitchell Flint, who helped form the Israeli Air Force in 1948, dies in Los Angeles.

Pilot who helped form Israeli Air Force dies at 94

The Israeli Air Force's 'star'

Israel Air Force's new UAV can stay in the air for up to 30 hours straight.

The Israeli Air Force's 'star'

Former IAF commander: Israel hit over 100 Hezbollah targets

Former Israel Air Force commander says Israeli strikes against Hezbollah prevented escalation and acted as a deterrent to war with Israel.

Former IAF commander: Israel hit over 100 Hezbollah targets

Watch: Outgoing IAF chief awarded Legion of Merit

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force attends IAF change of command ceremony, awards Amir Eshel with Legion of Merit.

Watch: Outgoing IAF chief awarded Legion of Merit

'The Israeli Air Force leads the world'

Major General Amikam Norkin officially enters Air Force Commander post replacing Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel, who ends IDF service after 40 years.

'The Israeli Air Force leads the world'

Injured Apache pilot regains consciousness

Condition of pilot injured in Negev helicopter crash improves.

Injured Apache pilot regains consciousness

'A brave pilot and a leader'

Major General Amikam Norkin takes command of Israeli Air Force, replacing Amir Eshel after four decades of service.

'A brave pilot and a leader'

IAF attacks in Gaza following rocket attack

Israeli Air Force attacks two Hamas targets in northern Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on Hof Ashkelon.

IAF attacks in Gaza following rocket attack

Apache helicopter makes emergency landing near Hevron

Pilot makes emergency landing, Israeli Air Force opens investigation.

Apache helicopter makes emergency landing near Hevron

IDF strikes Syrian army post

Israeli aircraft strike Syrian army post after latest incident of "spillover" from Syria's civil war into the Golan Heights.

IDF strikes Syrian army post

IDF strikes Gaza following rocket attack

Israeli Air Force launches airstrikes on two military infrastructures belonging to Hamas after attack on Sha'ar Hanegev.

IDF strikes Gaza following rocket attack

WATCH: IDF retaliates for Syria spillover

Israel's Air Force aims at Syrian military targets responsible for spillover into Golan Heights.

WATCH: IDF retaliates for Syria spillover

'Israel can bring 'unimaginable power' against Hezbollah'

IAF head says air force capabilities have grown tremendously since 2006 Lebanon war, ready to be used against Hezbollah.

'Israel can bring 'unimaginable power' against Hezbollah'

Op-Ed: Israel's F-35s may not be able to beat Iran

The lowdown on why the spanking-new US 'stealth' fighter may be a more dangerous proposition than old-fashioned F-15s.

Op-Ed: Israel's F-35s may not be able to beat Iran

WATCH: 50 years since the Six Day War

Israeli Air Force honors 50 years since Six Day War by releasing video of IAF pilots' takeoff, battle.

WATCH: 50 years since the Six Day War

Exclusive: Israel's next military helicopter?

Meet "King Stallion", the new chopper which will be integrated in the US Marines and may be purchased soon by the Israeli Air Force.

Exclusive: Israel's next military helicopter?

Near-disaster during Independence Day air show

Israeli Air Force investigating near-miss when two Hercules C-130 nearly collided during air show.

Near-disaster during Independence Day air show

A match made in heaven

Two IAF pilots married on Friday.

A match made in heaven

Israel Air Force units head to Greece for drill

IAF pilots are in Greece to take part in an international military drill alongside an Arab nation that has no diplomatic ties with Israel.

Israel Air Force units head to Greece for drill

How the IAF downed a Syrian SAM missile

Arrow system intercepted a surface-to-air missile on Friday – though it's programmed only against Scuds.

How the IAF downed a Syrian SAM missile

Syria threatens response to 'Zionist aggresion'

Syian army claims to have shot down Israeli fighter plane despite anti-aircraft missiles landing in Israel and Jordan.

Syria threatens response to 'Zionist aggresion'

Air Force promotes gay 'marriage'

IAF's Facebook page features gay couple and single-parent mom. Leftists using military to re-educate public.

Air Force promotes gay 'marriage'

IAF helicopter makes emergency landing on beach

An IAF Yasour transport helicopter made emergency landing Monday evening at the Mei Ami beach in Ashdod .

IAF helicopter makes emergency landing on beach

Watch: IAF retaliates in Gaza

Israeli planes hit Hamas targets in Gaza Monday following rocket fire into Israel.

Watch: IAF retaliates in Gaza

Fourth IDF attack on Hamas positions

IDF attacks four Gaza targets in retaliation for fire at Israeli towns and troops.

Fourth IDF attack on Hamas positions

Watch: Major IAF events during 2016

Watch a summary of the major innovations in the Israeli Air Force during the course of 2016.

Watch: Major IAF events during 2016

PM joins soldiers with disabilities at graduation of IAF pilots

PM meets with IDF soldiers with disabilities at graduation ceremony for IAF pilots, says strong armies include people with disabilities.

PM joins soldiers with disabilities at graduation of IAF pilots

PM: US-Israel alliance remains strong

PM tells graduates of pilots course US-Israel relationship strong and enduring despite dispute with Obama Administration.

PM: US-Israel alliance remains strong

Watch: IAF Commander Flies the "Adir" F-35I for the First Time

IAF Commander Amir Eshel flies F35 for the first time, says aircraft part of larger system to upgrade the IAF's capabilities.

Watch: IAF Commander Flies the "Adir" F-35I for the First Time

Legendary IAF pilot Ran Pecker Ronen laid to rest

Brig. Gen. Ran Pecker-Ronen, who flew hundreds of missions and fought in 3 of Israel's major wars, was laid to rest today.

Legendary IAF pilot Ran Pecker Ronen laid to rest

Reports: Israel attacks targets in Syria

Arab media reports that Israeli aircraft targeted the Syrian army and a Hezbollah convoy near Damascus.

Reports: Israel attacks targets in Syria

'The plane of the future'

The new F-35 'Adir' is the most advanced plane in the world, IAF officials say. 'It is in a class of its own.'

'The plane of the future'

Watch: Israeli air force shoots down unmanned Hamas aircraft

Israeli fighter jet scrambled after unmanned Hamas aircraft detected.

Watch: Israeli air force shoots down unmanned Hamas aircraft

IAF attacks Hamas infrastructures following rocket fire

IAF attacks terrorist infrastructures belonging to Hamas after a rocket from Gaza explodes in the Eshkol region.

IAF attacks Hamas infrastructures following rocket fire

IDF attacks in Syria following latest 'spillover'

Israel Air Force targets artillery positions of the Syrian regime after three projectiles hit Israel.

IDF attacks in Syria following latest 'spillover'

IDF attacks Syrian regime targets in the Golan Heights

Aircraft from the Israel Air Force strike cannons belonging to the Syrian regime after mortar explodes in the Golan Heights.

IDF attacks Syrian regime targets in the Golan Heights

IDF attacks Syrian mortar launchers

Israeli Air Force launches airstrikes against mortar launchers belonging to the Syrian regime in the Golan Heights.

IDF attacks Syrian mortar launchers

Liberman signals: The rules of the game have changed

Analysis: The airstrikes in Gaza mark a change in the retaliation policy of the defense establishment.

Liberman signals: The rules of the game have changed

Hamas blames Israel for Gaza escalation

Hamas spokesman says Israel's "aggression" will not deter Gazans, after IAF retaliates for rocket attack on Sderot.

Hamas blames Israel for Gaza escalation

IDF confirms:

Israeli aircraft target Hamas infrastructures in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike several terrorist infrastructures belonging to Hamas in response to attack on Sderot.

Israeli aircraft target Hamas infrastructures in Gaza

Report: more air strikes on Gaza

Arab news is reporting on an additional IAF strike on Gaza in retaliation for the rocket shot into Sderot earlier today.

Report: more air strikes on Gaza

IAF attacks Hamas infrastructures in Gaza

Israeli aircraft strike two terrorist infrastructures belonging to Hamas in retaliation for rocket attack.

IAF attacks Hamas infrastructures in Gaza

Israeli fighters scramble to intercept undeclared airliner

Unidentified plane enters Israeli airspace, forcing IAF fighter jets to scramble in potentially disastrous situation.

Israeli fighters scramble to intercept undeclared airliner

Israel Air Force jets in close call with civilian airliner

Investigation opened into how IAF fighter jets entered Ryanair passenger jet's flight path; airline says there was no danger to passengers.

Israel Air Force jets in close call with civilian airliner

Report: Israel attacks military outposts in Syria

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says Israel struck military outposts near Damascus. Syrian source denies.

Report: Israel attacks military outposts in Syria

Army private fresh from school put in charge of nano-satellites

Pvt. Yam Eshbal's high school project led the IDF to recruit him directly as its expert on nano-satellites.

Army private fresh from school put in charge of nano-satellites