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Watch: IDF Calls Off Airstrike After Seeing Children Near Target

The Israel Air Force called off an airstrike in Gaza on Thursday when the pilot realized that children were near his target.

IAF Hits Rocket Launcher, Hamas Gathering in Gaza

Latest Israeli airstrikes target launcher used to fire rockets at Tel Aviv and a gathering of Hamas terrorists in Gaza City.

IAF Strike Eliminates Terrorist Riding on Motorcycle

Islamic Jihad terrorist responsible for rocket terror from Beit Lahiya killed in drone strike.

IDF Launches Operation in Gaza, Attacks 50 Targets

IDF launches Operation Protective Edge in Gaza, conducts airstrikes over terror targets. Hamas threatens with “earthquake”.

Abbas Demands that Israel Stop Gaza Airstrikes

PA Chairman calls on Israel to stop its "escalation", fails to condemn rocket fire on Gaza.

Israel Under Fire

Thirty Rockets Fired into Israel in Ten Minutes

80-rocket barrage fired into Israel in a matter of hours - shortly after IDF announcement to prepare for escalation on the Gaza border.

Israel Under Fire

IAF Strikes Tunnels, Three Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF retaliates against rocket barrage, calls on Hamas to take responsibility for keeping the peace.

Third Airstrike of the Night Hits 5 Gaza Targets

Israeli aircraft hit five concealed rocket launchers in northern Gaza, the third Israeli airstrike in one night.

IAF Airstrikes Hit Nine Gaza Targets

IAF launches airstrikes against nine terror targets in Gaza, including concealed rocket launchers and terrorist centers.

2 Islamic Jihad Terrorists Killed in Israeli Airstrike

Two members of Islamic Jihad group reportedly killed in airstrike in Gaza.

Israeli Airstrikes Hit 10 Gaza Targets

IAF launches airstrikes on ten targets in Gaza, in retaliation for the endless rocket attacks on southern Israel.

IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Barrage

IAF launches airstrikes against three terrorist targets in southern Gaza.

IAF Hits 15 Hamas Targets in Gaza

IAF launches airstrikes against 15 terror sites in Gaza, a response to the latest escalation in rocket attacks.

IDF Hits More than 30 Terrorist Targets in Gaza

IDF launches extensive airstrikes on Gaza, after terrorists fire a barrage of rockets at southern Israel.

Bennett Praises the 'Long Arm of the IDF' After Sderot Fire

'We will make sure it is our enemies who are in shelters,' Bennett vows, as residents bravely return to work.

Watch IAF Fighter Jets Destroy Gaza Terror Sites

IDF video shows terrorist weapons facilities blown sky-high in IAF airstrike.

Watch: Gaza CCTV Cameras Record IDF Assassination of Terrorists

Video appears to show the moment two terrorists were eliminated by an Israel Air Force strike while traveling in their car.

Two Terrorists Killed in IAF Gaza Airstrike

Terrorists were responsible for recent rocket fire into southern Israel.

IAF Hits Gaza Targets After Rocket Attacks

Israeli aircraft target five rocket launchers and several other targets in Gaza, in retaliation for rocket attacks on southern Israel.

Netanyahu Thanks ISA, IDF For Security Efforts

Prime Minister reassures public on Israel's safety, addressing Syria skirmishes, Mizrahi shooter arrest, and Operation Brothers' Keeper.

Rights Group: Ten Syrian Soldiers Killed in IAF Airstrikes

Retaliatory measures for explosion in Golan Heights leave rights groups, Damascus grumbling about IDF response to the spillover.

IAF Strikes in Syria in Retaliation for Border Explosion

IAF hits nine targets belonging to the Syrian army in the Golan Heights, a response to an explosion on that killed a teenager.

IDF Hits Gaza Targets Following Rocket Attack

Four terrorist centers in Gaza hit in Israeli airstrikes, hours after a rocket explodes in the Negev.

IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attacks

IAF hits several terrorist-related sites in Gaza, hours after rocket attacks target southern Israel.

IAF Strikes in Gaza After Rocket Attack

IAF hits several terrorist targets in Gaza, hours after a rocket damaged a building in southern Israel.

IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attack

Israeli Air Force targets several terrorist-related sites in Gaza after terrorists fire a rocket towards Ashkelon.

IAF Strikes in Gaza After Attack on Ashkelon

IAF targets several sites in Gaza, hours after Iron Dome intercepts rockets fired toward Ashkelon.

IAF Attacks Gaza Targets Following Rocket Fire

IAF launches airstrikes on several terror targets in Gaza, hours after terrorists fired four rockets at southern Israel.

IDF Eliminates Gazan 'Cop Terrorist'

Israeli Air Force carries out an airstrike in Gaza, killing a terrorist who also served as an officer on Hamas's police force.

The Long Arm that Leads the Fist

Why is the Israeli Air Force desperate to acquire a 1950s-era aircraft? Arutz Sheva finds out.

IAF Strikes Gaza Terror Targets

IAF aircraft hit two terror targets in Gaza, hours after a rocket hit the Eshkol Regional Council in southern Israel.

Top Pilot Says IAF Training Cuts Shekel-Wise and Pound Foolish

The state may save money by allowing the IDF to suspend air force training, but the savings could cost Israelis a lot, says a top pilot.

IAF Makes 'Extreme' Decision To Cancel Training Flights

Finance Ministry reportedly 'refused' to keep IAF in the air for training; forces a move generals warn will cause serious harm.

'If Syria Crosses the Golan Heights Border, Assad will Fall'

IAF officials reassure the public: despite budget cuts, Israel can handle any threat - especially in the North.

Clan Fighting in Arab Settlement 'Hits IAF Helicopter'

Report: infighting leads to accidental misfire on IAF copter; no injuries or damage reported.

Air Force Strikes Gaza as Hamas, Fatah Sign Unity Deal

Several injured in IAF airstrike against rocket launcher terrorist cell.

Defense Minister Warns Hamas: Keep Gaza Calm - Or Else

Moshe Ya'alon warns Hamas that the IDF will continue to fight terror.

Israeli Air Force Receives First 'Super Hercules' C-130J

Israel-US relationship strengthened over IAF addition; Lockheed Martin exec notes fitting name, as IDF's strength 'like Samson.'

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft hit five terror targets in Gaza, in retaliation for recent rocket attacks.

IAF Strikes in Gaza Following Rocket Attacks

IAF hits five targets in Gaza after terrorists fire several rockets towards the Sderot area.

IAF Blackhawk Stranded in Hevron, None Hurt

Helicopter made emergency landing due to technical problem and is still unable to fly, IDF announces.

New Leads in Case of IAF Fighter Missing for 52 Years

The personal effects of Yakir Naveh, missing since 1962, have finally been found. But where is he?

IAF Reveals New Cutting Edge Training Jet

Two M-346 jet planes displayed Thursday; part of lucrative defense industry deal with Italy.

Syria Complains to the UN Against Israel

Syria demands that the UN "take measures" against Israel over IAF airstrikes.

Breaking News

Syria Claims Soldier Killed in Israeli Airstrike

Syrian army says IAF nighttime strike was 'desperate attempts endanger stability.'

IAF Hits Seven Gaza Terror Targets

IAF aircraft hit seven terror targets in Gaza after rocket attacks continue despite "ceasefire."

UN Chief Condemns Rocket Fire, Urges 'Restraint'

UN Secretary-General condemns the rocket attacks from Gaza, then urges all sides "to exercise maximum restraint."

Netanyahu Vows Israel to Move 'Forcefully' Against Rocket Fire

Prime Minister links rocket fire with IAF counterterrorism efforts Tuesday, vows to eliminate rocket fire from Gaza.

Breaking News

Syrian Warplanes Approach Border; IAF Deployed

No contact between two air forces, but it was a close call.

IAF Hits Rocket Launcher in Gaza

IAF aircraft hits a rocket launcher in northern Gaza, prevents a planned attack on southern Israel.

Lebanon to Complain to UN Over Israeli Airstrikes

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister asks the country’s UN envoy to file a complaint against Israel over two airstrikes that targeted Hezbollah.

Hezbollah Vows Vengeance After Israel Air Strike

Terrorist organization offers first acknowledgement of Monday strike, claims no casualties.

'Hezbollah Missiles Destroyed and Nasrallah is Silent'

Transportation Minister hints Israel behind Lebanon air strike, Lebanese media reports four Hezbollah terrorists killed in strike.

Israel Behind Latest Syria-Lebanon Airstrike, Says Official

Unnamed Israeli official confirms Israel was behind an airstrike that hit a convoy carrying missiles from Syria to Lebanon.

Israel Hits Hezbollah Post in Lebanon

Israeli planes launch two air raids against a Hezbollah post on the border between Lebanon and Syria.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft hit several targets in Gaza, hours after two rockets hit southern Israel.

'Whoever Attacks Us Will Bear the Consequences'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu opens his weekly cabinet meeting by responding to Gaza rocket attacks, Iranian military maneuvers.

IAF Pilots Jailed for Storing Sensitive Maps on Smartphones

Fourteen pilots court-martialed for storing documents, maps on smartphones; authorities stop potential for security breach.

Ya'alon: 'We Will Hurt Those Who Hurt Us'

Defense Minister vows not to let Hamas attack Jewish Israelis 'just because they are Jews.'

Mystery Blast in Syrian Port: Did IDF Strike S-300 Missiles?

Unofficial reports indicate Latakia weapons stockpiles bombed. IDF reportedly struck missiles there in October.