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Bomb Explodes Near Gaza Fence. No One Hurt

The explosive device went off near Kisufim. Gaza front is warming up.

IAF Hits Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft target terrorist sites in Gaza after rocket explodes in the Sha'ar Hanegev area.

Video: IAF Strikes Blow Up Gaza Terror Sites

IAF footage shows the air strike retaliation Thursday following Gaza's missile barrage.

IAF Strikes in Gaza After Rocket Attack on Ashkelon

IAF aircraft hit terror-related sites in Gaza, several hours after a rocket barrage targeted the city of Ashkelon.

Israeli Air Force Strikes Gaza in Response to Mortar Attack

IAF strikes terrorists preparing to launch rockets at Israeli towns.

IAF Hits Several Targets in Gaza

IAF strikes terrorist targets in Gaza after a rocket exploded in one of the communities along the security fence.

Iron Dome Deployed to Sderot

Due to wave of terror attacks, IDF decides not to take undue risks; Iron Dome deployed to protect Sderot.

Israeli Air Force Strikes Terror Bases in Response to Attack

Israeli aircraft bomb Gaza targets including 'weapons manufacturing facility', following terrorist attack which killed an Israeli civilian.

Air Force Parachutes Generators into Samaria Communities

Residents of several Samaria communities finally have power – after the Israel Air Force parachuted generators into their towns

Five Air Forces in Israel for 'Blue Flag' Drill

Israel is hosting a major air defense drill in which the air forces of the U.S., Greece, Poland, Italy, and Israel will conduct exercises

Clash in Gaza: Rockets Lead to Airstrike Response

Gazan terrorists open rocket and mortar fire on Israel leading to an IAF airstrike in response; takes out two concealed missile launchers.

Hagel Expedites V-22 Sale to Israel Amid Syria Strikes

The American Secretary of Defense gave orders to hurry the military aircraft delivery 1 day after IAF strikes missile transfer in Syria.

Peres Tours Air Force Base: 'Enemies Should Think Twice'

President Shimon Peres tours air force's most advanced technology, praises soldiers; "Israel has best air force in the world."

Jets Scrambled Twice Saturday; IDF Mum

IAF F-16 and F-15 jets were scrambled for unknown reasons, into Israel's northern and southern skies.

False Alarm: Combat Jets Scrambled over Tel Aviv

Radar showed suspicious flying object that turned out to be a flock of birds.

Israeli Aircraft Strike in Lebanon Following Rocket Attack

Israeli aircraft struck a terror target south of Beirut, hours after terrorists fired four rockets at northern Israel.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

An IAF aircraft targeted concealed rocket launchers in northern Gaza, after terrorists fired rockets onto Israel.

Egypt Denies There Was an Israeli Airstrike in Sinai

"There is no truth whatsoever" that Israel attacked in the Sinai, says a spokesman for the Egyptian army.

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force Concludes Visit to Israel

The Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, General Mark Welsh, departed Israel on Thursday after a four-day work visit.

Report: Israel Bombs Another Syrian Weapons Convoy

IAF jets bombed trucks carrying missiles to Hizbullah, according to Syrian opposition sources.

US, Israel Air Forces on 2-Week 'Juniper Stallion' Exercise

The US and Israeli air forces are carrying out a two-week set of joint maneuvers designed to improve interoperability in the air.

Air Force Gets Inside Look at the Hareidi World

Air Force commanders prepare for new hareidi-religious recruits with a tour of Jerusalem’s Chassidic communities.

IDF Finds ‘Black Box’ of Crashed Fighter Jet

Box may reveal why F-16 crashed off the Gaza coast.

U.S. Officials: Israel Behind Recent Syria Airstrike

Unnamed U.S. officials tell CNN that Israel struck Russian-made missiles in Latakia, Syria last Friday.

Video: Aircrew Rescued at Sea after IAF F-16 Crashes

The jet was on a training flight when its engine failed. It fell into the sea after the crew ejected safely.

Gantz: The Flames Are Creeping Up on Nasrallah

Israel must be prepared for any scenario, say leaders who spoke at the graduation ceremony of the IAF's flight course.

Hercules Landing Gear Malfunctions on Arrival Near Rosh Pina

The landing gear on an IAF Hercules cargo jet malfunctioned Wednesday as it was arriving at the Machanayim Airfield near Rosh Pina.

IDF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IDF aircraft attacked several terror targets in Gaza in response to barrage of rocket attacks.

IAF Chief: S-300 is En Route to Syria; Surprise War is Possible

IAF Commander Eshel says IAF can deal with all weapon systems. "The question is only -- at what cost."

U.S. 'Skeptical' that Syrian Rebels Used Chemical Weapons

The United States says it is "highly skeptical" of an assertion by a UN investigator that Syrian rebels used chemical weapons.

Lebanon Says Israeli Warplanes Flying Over the Country

The Lebanese army says that eight Israeli warplanes have flown over Lebanon’s airspace in a span of 14 hours.

IDF Adds Fifth Iron Dome Battery

The Israeli military has added another Iron Dome battery to its arsenal of anti-missile defense systems.

Update: Technical Error Caused Fatal Crash

The back rotor of an IAF helicopter broke off, causing crash that killed two pilots.

Friends Remember Fallen Pilots

Friends remember Noam Ron and Erez Flexer, who died in an IAF helicopter crash Monday night.

IDF Releases Names of Pilots Killed in Crash

Lt. Col. Noam Ron, 49, of Oranit, and Maj. Erez Flexer, 31 of Haifa, died in Cobra helicopter crash.

Two Pilots Killed in IAF Chopper Crash

Accident took place around 1:00 a.m. near Revadim in the Negev.

‘What if a Female Pilot Falls Captive?’

Former IAF commander says the possibility of a female captive soldier should be part of IDF dialogue on women in the army.

Report: Israeli Subs Spotted Off Lebanese Coast

Israeli submarines have allegedly been spotted cruising off the coast of Lebanon between Sidon and Nakura.

Report: Israeli Warplanes Soar Through Lebanese Skies

Four Israeli war planes were seen flying in the skies of Lebanon on Tuesday, according to that country’s official news agency.

Pilots Practice Rescue Behind Enemy Lines

Major: This lesson could be relevant ‘tomorrow morning.’

F-16s 'Fired 8 Missiles, Bunker-Buster at Syria Chemical Site'

London-based Arab newspaper says Iranian Revolutionary Guards who were guarding the installation were killed.

Report: Body of Missing US Jet Pilot Found in Italy

Italian coast guards recovered the body of American pilot that went missing over the Adriatic Sea three days ago during a training mission.

Report: Israel Hits Target on Syria-Lebanon Border

Reports allege that Israeli warplanes carried out a mission over Lebanon, amid concerns over chemical weapons.

IAF Pilots Forced to Abandon F-16 Jet During Landing

Two IAF pilots were forced to abandon their F-16 jet on Wednesday, while attempting to land it at the Ramat David airbase in northern Israel

IDF's Newest Pilots Receive Their Wings

The 165th course of the Israel Air Force flight academy graduates in a special ceremony at the Hatzerim Air Base.

Air Force Says It’s Slimmer and Stronger for 2013

The Israeli Air Force has cut manpower while advancing technologically towards 2013, says its mission is a “quick victory.”

The New IAF Pilots: Who are They?

16% of the new pilots are traditional or religious. 13% were not born in Israel.

IAF Chief Concerned over Hizbullah's UAVs

Israel's greatest concern is increased attempts by Hizbullah to attain accomplishments by sending UAVs into Israel, says IAF Commander.

US May Sell Israel 6,900 GPS Bombs

The United States is considering an Israeli request to buy 6,900 GPS bombs, weighing up to one ton, as Middle East tensions rise.

Netanyahu to Pilots: If the Quiet is Violated, You'll Hit Back

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu visits Palmahim Air Force Base, meets pilots who took part in Operation Pillar of Defense.

IAF Hits Hamas Center in a Gaza Media Building

In a surgical airstrike, the IAF hits a Hamas center located in the building housing AFP's Gaza City office. No reporters hurt.

Video: IAF Hits Gaza Tunnels

IAF hits dozens of terrorist sites in Gaza, including tunnels tunnels through which fuel is transferred to terrorists.

Video: Watch Air Force Take off For Gaza Bombings

Arutz Sheva visits an IAF base from which aircraft take off on their way to strike Hamas’ terror infrastructure in Gaza.

IAF Airstrikes Hit Islamic Bank, Senior Hamas Terrorist

IAF aircraft strike Gaza branch of the National Islamic Bank, as well as the home of Jaabari successor, Raed Al-Attar.

Video: Air Force Blows Up Hamas Commander’s Home

The Air Force bombed the home of Hamas’ northern commander Ahmed Randor in what foreign media called a strike on “civilians.”

IAF Airstrike Kills Senior Hamas Terrorist

Senior Hamas terrorist Ahmed Abu Jalal killed in an Israeli air strike in the Maghazi district in central Gaza.

Video: IAF Leads Anti-Terror Operation, Releases Aerial Footage

The IAF is targeting Gaza missiles and launchers as part of Operation Pillar of Defense. Footage shows attacks and takeoffs.

Netanyahu: We'll Widen Operation if Necessary

Barak says most of Hamas's Fajr rockets hit, asks region's leaders to "remain cool-headed." Egypt recalls its Israel ambassador.

IAF Targets Three Gaza Terror Sites

IAF aircraft strike two rocket launching sites in northern Gaza and a weapons storage site in central Gaza.