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IDF attacks Hamas target in Gaza

IDF strikes terrorist target belonging to Hamas in retaliation for infiltration attempt and placing of explosive devices on border fence.

IDF attacks Hamas target in Gaza

IAF attacks Hamas target in southern Gaza

Israel Air Force attacks Hamas terror target in retaliation for incident in which border fence was damaged.

IAF attacks Hamas target in southern Gaza

Juniper Cobra:

Watch: US soldiers train in Israel with IDF

IDF and US Army satisfactorily conclude Juniper Cobra 2018 joint exercise between IDF and US Army European Command.

Watch: US soldiers train in Israel with IDF

Watch: Israeli pilot speaks about Syria raid

Arutz Sheva spoke to one of the IAF pilots who took part in the attack on the nuclear reactor in Syria in September of 2007.

Watch: Israeli pilot speaks about Syria raid

Cleared for publication:

This is how the nuclear reactor in Syria was destroyed

Military censor clears for publication details of the 2007 bombing of a nuclear reactor in Syria.

This is how the nuclear reactor in Syria was destroyed

IDF attacks Hamas target in Gaza

IAF fighter jets attack Hamas target in central Gaza in response to explosive device that was detonated near the border.

IDF attacks Hamas target in Gaza

Israeli F-16 crash caused by human error, IAF says

Flight crew failed to engage in evasive maneuvers following missile launch, IAF internal report claims, leading to downing of F-16 fighter.

Israeli F-16 crash caused by human error, IAF says

Major A. returns to his squadron

Navigator who was injured in incident near Syrian border accompanied by IAF commander in his first flight back.

Major A. returns to his squadron

IAF: F-16 shoot down was 'operational failure'

Investigation into loss of F-16I during operation over Syria on Saturday suggests pilot could ordinarily have evaded aging S-200 missile.

IAF: F-16 shoot down was 'operational failure'

IAF commander tells wounded pilot he 'made the right decision'

IAF Commander Amikam Norkin praises wounded pilot for deciding to eject, says he 'saved his navigator's life and his own life.'

IAF commander tells wounded pilot he 'made the right decision'

Al Qaeda leader praises Israeli strike on Syria

Senior jihadist commends Israel for striking Syria during Saturday flare-up.

Al Qaeda leader praises Israeli strike on Syria

'The squadron is ready and prepared'

Lieutenant Colonel L., commander of the 113 Squadron of the IAF, is the pilot who intercepted the Iranian drone on Saturday morning.

'The squadron is ready and prepared'

PM Netanyahu: Iran violated Israel's sovereignty

Israeli UN Amb. Danon, PM Netanyahu, say Iran proved Israeli warnings correct, promise not to tolerate violations of Israel's sovereignty.

PM Netanyahu: Iran violated Israel's sovereignty

Report: Syrian base was used 'as if it were Iran's own'

Syrian base attacked by IDF was used by Iranian forces 'as if it were their own' for several months, report says.

Report: Syrian base was used 'as if it were Iran's own'

IAF Chief of Staff: Syrians have a lot of nerve to fire at us

Israel 'seriously damaged' Syria's air defense system, IAF Chief of Staff says.

IAF Chief of Staff: Syrians have a lot of nerve to fire at us

Rivlin to injured pilot: Thank G-d you came home

Israeli President Rivlin receives briefing on IAF operation, speaks to injured pilot.

Rivlin to injured pilot: Thank G-d you came home

Condition of seriously injured IAF pilot improves

2 IAF pilots injured after F-16 shot down Saturday. One pilot in serious but stable condition, second lightly injured, doctors say.

Condition of seriously injured IAF pilot improves

IDF strikes Hamas targets

Following Friday night rocket attack, Israel Air Force strikes two Hamas targets in southern Gaza.

IDF strikes Hamas targets

IAF attacks Hamas post in Gaza

Israel Air Force hits observation post belonging to Hamas in northern Gaza in retaliation for earlier rocket fire directed at Israel.

IAF attacks Hamas post in Gaza

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