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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.

IDF Targets Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike terror targets in northern and southern Gaza after terrorists fire more than 100 rockets at southern Israel.

IAF Strikes More Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike nine terror targets in Gaza. Direct hits detected.

IAF Hits Terror Squad in Northern Gaza

IAF aircraft hit a terrorist squad as it prepares to fire rockets at southern Israel.

Israel, Greece Conduct Joint Military Exercise

The Israeli Air Force and the Greek Air Force recently concluded a two-day joint exercise on Greek soil.

IAF Airstrikes Target Terror Sites in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike several terror targets in Gaza in retaliation for latest wave of rocket attacks.

Grad Missile Hits Be'er Sheva; IAF kills Hamas Terrorist

Terrorists fire Grad missiles at Be'er Sheva's civilians. IAF kills Hamas terrorist in Gaza.

Sudan: Israel is 'Legitimate Target' Now

East African country says it has proof Israel attacked its munitions plant.

Israeli Heron UAV Passes Latin America Flight Test

Israel's Heron UAV has passed its latest flight test, a long-range mission across the Andes.

IAF Strikes in Gaza Three Times in One Night

IAF aircraft hit Gaza-based terror squads three times in one night, following continuous rocket fire.

IDF Strikes Gaza Terror Squad

IAF aircraft hit a Gaza-based terror squad as it prepares 7to launch rockets at southern Israel.

IAF Targets Gaza Terror Center in Latest Retaliation

IAF aircraft strike a terror activity center in northern Gaza, after terrorists continue the constant rocket fire on Israel.

Israeli UAV Crash Lands in Samaria

The IDF is currently looking into what caused a UAV to malfunction and crash land in Samaria

IAF Strikes in Gaza After Rocket Barrage on Sderot

IAF aircraft strike a terror activity center in northern Gaza, several hours after terrorists fire on Sderot.

‘Gaza Terrorists Fired Missile at Israeli Aircraft’ Last Week

Terrorists in Gaza last week fired a missile smuggled from Libya at an Israeli aircraft but missed it, a newspaper reported.

Israeli Air Strike Killed Key Gaza Salafist

The Israeli air strike on Gaza killed a key Salafist leader and a fellow activist. The two were members of the Mujahedeen Shura Council.

IAF Strikes Terror Center in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike a center of terrorist activity in northern Gaza, after terrorists continue to fire rockets into southern Israel.

High Tension in the Skies

Drone Scare Grounds Ben Gurion Flights for Several Minutes

A misreading of a radar screen indicating another drone may have entered Israel caused officials to ground flights at Ben Gurion Airport.

IAF Hits Terror Tunnel in Gaza

IAF aircraft hit a terror tunnel in northern Gaza, after repeated rocket attacks on southern Israel.

Analysis: Iran Is Running Scared

Statements from Iran on the currency crisis and the drone that Israel downed shows it is running scared, according to analysts.

Israel 'Responds' to Drone

Israeli Planes in ‘Mock Raids’ over Lebanon

The Air Force carried out “mock raids” over Lebanon, hours after Israel downed a drone, Lebanese media report. TV: Hizbullah launched it.

Ex-Air Force Chief: Google Map Better than Enemy Drone Photos

Google Maps provide better pictures than those probably sent by the enemy drone downed on the Sabbath, says a former Air Force chief.

Drone Attack: ‘I Left Synagogue and Heard a Boom’

“Ear-witnesses” said that after they left synagogue on the Sabbath, they heard a loud boom, not knowing an enemy drone had been downed.

Nuclear Reactor in Crosshairs

Route of Drone Hints It May Have Been Aimed at Nuclear Reactor

The strange route of the enemy drone downed by the IAF indicates Israel may have diverted it from flying over the Dimona nuclear reactor.

U.S. and IAF Considering a Surgical Strike on Iran

According to an intelligence source, Israel is planning and constructing a surgical attack on Iran.

Abbas Offers Condolences to Terrorist's Family

PA Chairman Abbas calls Hamas leader Ahmed Yousef, whose brother was killed in an IAF air strike near Rafiah.

IDF Foils Terror Attack, Kills 2 Gaza Terrorists

The IDF in a joint operation with the Shin Bet foils a planned terror attack, as IAF aircraft kill two terrorists in southern Gaza.

Israel Prepares for 9/11 Number 2

Eleven years after 9/11, the Israeli Air Force carries out training sessions to prevent a repeat of the catastrophe that struck the US.

IAF Strikes Terrorist Sites in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike several terrorist sites in Gaza in response to Saturday night's Grad missile attack.

3 Terrorists Killed as IDF Blocks Gaza Attack

IDF soldiers blocked an attack by Palestinian Authority Arab terrorists early Thursday morning along the border with Gaza.

IDF Foils Rocket Attack on Southern Israel

IAF aircraft hit terrorist squad in central Gaza, as it prepares to fire a rocket at southern Israel.

IAF Aircraft Strikes in Gaza in Response to Rocket Attacks

An IAF aircraft strikes a terror activity center in northern Gaza. Direct hits detected.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft strike two centers of terrorist activity in northern Gaza after a rocket hits a home in Sderot.

IAF Chopper Makes Emergency Landing near Netanya

An Air Force Apache helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing near Netanya Wednesday morning. No one was injured.

IAF Strikes Two Weapons Sites in Gaza

After several rocket attacks on Sderot, the IAF responds by striking two Gaza sites in which weapons were produced and stored.

"We Never Dreamt of Such Achievements"

IAF Commander tells new UAV operators: "our expectations are in the sky."

100 Officers to PM: We'll Follow Your Orders on Iran

Letter is a response to letter from academicians who asked that soldiers disobey Iran attack order.

Ex-IAF Chief: We Should Have Struck Iran in 2005

Israel should have attacked Iran's nuclear facilities 7 years ago, according to former Israel Air Force Chief Herzl Bodinger.

Pro-Arab Website Publishes Details About IAF Pilots

A pro-PA website has published confidential details about 100 IAF pilots, including pictures and names.

IDF Knew Sinai Attack Was Imminent, Prevented Disaster

Israeli intelligence prevented a catastrophe by forewarning soldiers of Sunday night’s terrorist attack, which was foiled at the border.

Lethal IAF Air Strike Targeted Global Jihad Terrorists in Gaza

The IDF has confirmed that an IAF air strike on southern Gaza Sunday was aimed at a Global Jihad terrorist cell. Two operatives were killed.

Panetta’s Visit Sealed F-35 War Plane Sale to Israel

The Pentagon approved Israeli electronic warfare equipment for the F-35 stealth fighter jet, whose wings will be built by Israel.