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IDF hits Hamas compound following rocket fire

IAF aircraft launch an airstrike on a military compound in central Gaza, in retaliation for rocket attack on Gaza Belt.

Border bombers blasted

IAF takes out terror cell in northern Gaza

Cell planting bombs on the border targeted in airstrike, with hits identified. One killed and three wounded according to reports.

Elbit wins $70M Electronic Warfare system contract

IAF jets will sport advanced EW systems to dominate the battlefield of the future, and the Israeli firm Elbit will be providing them.

Israeli aircraft hit two Hamas targets in Gaza

Israel Air Force launches airstrikes against two terrorist infrastructures in retaliation for earlier rocket attack.

IAF bids farewell to Skyhawks

IAF Commander Eshel and other senior officers fly Douglas A-4s for last time as the jet is retired.

Syrian media: IAF hit Scud shipment by Damascus

State media reports IAF jets struck ballistic missile convoy from base just outside Damascus as well as fuel reserve.

IDF readiness exercises tackle ISIS, abductions, rockets

Surprise drill ran air, ground, and naval forces through a series of 'worst case scenarios.'

Netanyahu acknowledges 'Israel is active in Syria'

PM makes most explicit revelation of Israeli airstrikes yet, saying 'from time to time' state acts to prevent weapon transfers to Hezbollah.

Israel signs 15-year deal with Pratt & Whitney

US firm will carry out maintenance of F-15I and F-16I engines, in cooperation with Israeli firms.

Senior official: Israel's air force can topple a country

IAF completes extensive drill, with official revealing it can launch barrage of 3,000 'very smart' 1-ton missiles, downing a state in days.

IAF hits Hamas compound following rocket attack

IAF aircraft launch airstrike on Hamas military compound in Gaza following rocket attack on Eshkol region.

IAF hits Hamas targets in Gaza following rocket fire

IAF strikes two terrorist infrastructures belonging to Hamas in northern and central Gaza, after Gaza rocket explodes near border fence.

Report: IAF strikes Damascus Airport

Arab media reports Israeli fighter jets hit Damascus international airport, taking out electricity and halting flights - target unclear.

IAF attacks Hamas infrastructure in southern Gaza

Israeli aircraft attacks terrorist infrastructure belonging to Hamas in retaliation for earlier rocket attack.

Report: Israel strikes Assad and Hezbollah in Syria

Syrian media reports IAF fighter jets hit two military targets in Lebanon border region, in first reported strike since Russia's deployment.

IAF airstrikes hit Hamas infrastructures in Gaza

Israeli Air Force hits two terrorist infrastructures belonging to Hamas following rocket attack on Sha'ar Hanegev.

IAF Attacks Two Hamas Sites in Gaza

Israeli Air Force launches airstrikes against two weapons manufacturing sites belonging to Hamas, in retaliation for rocket attack.

IAF Attacks Hamas Terror Targets in Gaza

Airstrikes were a direct response to rocket strike on the Eshkol region Sunday night.

Israeli Airstrike Targets Hamas Infrastructure in Gaza

Israeli Air Force attacks four terrorist infrastructures in Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on Ashdod.

Israel to Boost F-35 Capabilities After Iran Deal

IAF working to double range for the stealth jet; first planes to arrive in December 2016.

IAF Attacks Hamas Military Compound in Gaza

Israeli aircraft attack a military compound belonging to Hamas from which shots were fired at two homes in the south.

IAF Hits Hamas Weapons Factory Following Rocket Attack

IAF launches airstrike against a weapons manufacturing site belonging to Hamas in retaliation for rocket attack on Eshkol region.

IDF Hits 14 Targets in Syria Following Rocket Fire

In a joint operation involving the IAF, the artillery corps and the armored corps, IDF hits 14 targets belonging to the Assad regime.

IAF Hits Hamas Infrastructure in Central Gaza

IAF aircraft strike a terrorist infrastructure belonging to Hamas following a rocket attack on the Eshkol region.

Report: Israeli Airstrike Kills Pro-Regime Fighters in Syria

Lebanese, Syrian sources claim airstrike by either jet or drone killed a number of regime militiamen in Syrian Golan Heights.

IAF Airstrike Targets Terrorist Infrastructure in Gaza

Israeli Air Force launches an airstrike in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attack on the Hof Ashkelon region.

Female Religious Navigator Mourns Her Pioneer Predecessor

Groundbreaking navigator relates the difficulties of being a religious girl in the IAF, recalls her friend Tamar Ariel who died in Nepal.

IDF Appoints Special Team to Plan Strike on Iran

Chief of Staff appoints his deputy to lead crew examining military options day after Iran nuclear deal, as IAF drills for possible strikes.

Two Soldiers Critically Wounded in Fire on Base

Soldiers in life-threatening condition with 70-80% burns after fire broke out in barracks on IAF base in the Negev.

Countdown to the deal

Netanyahu Warns: West Conceding Too Much to Iran

Prime Minister issues last-minute warning to the West as deadline to nuclear talks looms in less than a week.

IDF Destroys Rocket Launcher Used to Attack Israel

IAF aircraft strike rocket launcher used in attack on the Hof Ashkelon region.

Report: Israeli Airstrike Destroys Crashed Drone in Lebanon

Lebanese security source claims Israeli air strikes in eastern Lebanon destroyed a drone before it could be collected by the enemy.

Report: Salafists Trying to Get IAF to Oust Hamas For Them

Defense official claims recent rocket fire is an attempt by Salafists to suck Israel into their internal conflict with Hamas.

IDF Airstrike Targets Terrorist Infrastructure in Gaza

Israeli aircraft attack a terrorist infrastructure in northern Gaza in retaliation for a rocket attack on Ashkelon.

IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attack

Israeli Air Force attacks three terrorist infrastructures in Gaza following rocket attack on Sdot Negev area.

Hezbollah Says IAF Airstrike Report Was a Mistake

Rebel attack on Hezbollah post at same time IAF jets were in the air led to confusion, according to Lebanese source.

Report: IAF Airstrikes on Syrian-Lebanese Border

Lebanese media reports IAF airstrikes on two targets in Arsal and Brital.

EU Calls for Peace Talks to Resume Immediately

Frederica Mogherini cites terrorist rocket fire on Israel, IAF response as proof 'status quo' of non-negotiation is 'unsustainable.'

IAF Strikes Terrorist Infrastructures in Gaza

IAF aircraft strikes four terrorist infrastructures in southern Gaza in response to rocket attack.

IDF Successfully Evacuates First Planeload of Babies from Nepal

Military plane carrying stranded Israeli infants and their families touches down in Israel in early hours of the morning; more to follow.

Security Sources: Israel Didn't Carry Out Third Syria Strike

Appraisal poses that third strike in Qalamoun accredited to IAF by Arabic media was actually conducted by Syrian rebels.

Report: Israel Launched Airstrikes in Syria

Hours after IDF soldiers eliminate a terror cell in the Golan, reports emerge of IAF airstrikes in Syria.

Top News Highlights over Pesach

As the second day of Pesach ends for Jews in the Diaspora, Arutz Sheva presents 7 top headlines from the last 48 hours.

Spielberg Sis in Bizarre Battle with Son of 'IAF Godfather'

The son of the IAF's 'godfather' says Nancy Spielberg and a Florida rabbi sent police to keep him away from premiere of 'Above and Beyond.'

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Vow War on Israel After Airstrike

Revolutionary Guards officials threaten attacks from Israel's borders after general killed in Syria airstrike that it termed 'weak.'

Report: Israel Targeted Iranian General after Tapping Phone Call

Israeli intelligence monitored Hezbollah's communications for hours ahead of time to plan airstrike, Kuwaiti newspaper claims.

Hezbollah Convoy Shoots in the Air Near Israeli Border

Report: convoy with Hezbollah flags fire in the air near Metula during funeral for jihadists killed in IAF airstrike.

F-35 Stealth Jet's Gun Won't Work Till 2019

The reason Israel cut its purchase? US's jet of the future's gun to be useless for years - and then will be crippled by laughably low ammo.

IAF Gaza Strike Targeted Hamas Terror Tunnel Construction

PM vows not to overlook 'a single rocket' in remarks over strike, indirectly confirms concerns over Hamas rebuilding terror tunnels.

Israeli Aircraft Strike Gaza Terror Sites

IAF carries out first airstrikes since summer conflict after Friday rocket fire; Hamas vows retaliation.

IAF Jets Scrambled as Hamas Flies UAV over Gaza Parade

The UAV would have been shot down if it had veered toward Israel. Its capabilities are not known.

Watch: Footage of Alleged Israeli Airstrike Near Damascus

Syrian state TV airs footage of airstrikes near capital; Syrian army says strikes proof Israel is supporting rebels.

Netanyahu Hinted at Syria Strike before It Took Place?

Prime Minister said Israel will take care of Middle East challenges that 'do not take time off,' in apparent hint at upcoming strike.

New Details on Sad, Brave Final Hours of Religious IAF Navigator

Tamar Ariel, who delighted all with her strength and modesty, is laid to rest. A survivor recounts her courage, even as strength ebbed.

Ex-IAF Chief: Concept of 'Decisive Victory' Less Relevant Today

Maj. Gen. (res.) David Ivry says partial military victories are attainable even if no decisive victory is achieved.

IDF Destroys Launcher Used to Fire Rockets at Jerusalem

The Israeli Air Force targets and destroys the rocket launcher from which rockets were fired at Jerusalem earlier in the day.

Commander: Aborted Airstrikes 'Sabotage' IDF Operation

Commander of IAF's real-time intel gathering squadron reveals how Hamas embedding among civilians endangers IDF.

IAF Launches Airstrikes on Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF attacks terror targets in Gaza after Hamas violates ceasefire and fires rockets at Israel.

IDF Launches Targeted Attacks against 30 Terror Hotspots in Gaza

IDF forces target and hit 30 terrorist positions on Tuesday in response to Hamas' rejection of Egypt-initiated ceasefire.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Northern Gaza

Senior Hamas commander, terrorist targets eliminated in strike after IDF warns civilians of upcoming raid.