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IDF Retaliates, Strikes Terror Targets

In response to the latest wave of rocket attacks, IAF strikes two centers of terror activity in Gaza.

IDF Retaliates, Strikes Terror Targets

Terror Mastermind Killed in IAF Surgical Air Strike

A PA terrorist mastermind was killed Thursday in a surgical air strike carried out by IAF fighter pilots near Gaza City.

Terror Mastermind Killed in IAF Surgical Air Strike

IAF Foils Terror Attack from Gaza

IAF aircraft strikes two terrorist cells in northern Gaza, foil attempt to launch rockets at IDF soldiers.

IAF Foils Terror Attack from Gaza

IAF Takes Troubled Teens on 'Wings'

Israel's Air Force is using aircraft maintenance and gliding to help troubled teens at the Hatzerim Air Base.

IAF Takes Troubled Teens on 'Wings'

'Blue Builds Green' as Solar Energy Shines on the IDF

Solar energy has arrived in the IDF, where an Israeli air base is implementing a new system that uses photovoltaic solar cells.

'Blue Builds Green' as Solar Energy Shines on the IDF

200-Year-Old Torah Scroll Dedicated to IDF Romania Crash Victims

200-year-old Torah scroll welcomed in Tel Nof Air Force Base, dedicated to victims of last year's helicopter crash in Romania.

200-Year-Old Torah Scroll Dedicated to IDF Romania Crash Victims

IDF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

Airstrikes-for-rocket-attacks continue: IAF hits terror targets in Gaza, several hours after terrorist fire rockets at the Negev.

IDF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

France 'Warns' Israel Over Gaza Casualties

France warned Israel it must avoid all civilian casualties in Gaza after its local consul and his family were injured in an IAF raid.

France 'Warns' Israel Over Gaza Casualties

IAF to Host Greeks, Italians for Joint Exercises

Israeli Air Force set to train in Israel with Italian and Greek air forces within the next month.

IAF to Host Greeks, Italians for Joint Exercises

IAF Pilots Drill Over Italy

An IAF delegation has returned from Sardinia where it conducted joint exercises with the Italian Air Force.

IAF Pilots Drill Over Italy

IDF Targets Terrorists After Rocket Fire

IAF aircraft hit a terrorist squad that fired a Kassam rocket at Israel from southern Gaza. Rocket fire continues despite "ceasefire."

IDF Targets Terrorists After Rocket Fire

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

In response to Grad missile attack, IAF strikes three terror activity sites and a weapons storage facility in Gaza.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

Pelican Causes Emergency Landing for IAF 'Baz' Fighter Jet

An Israel Air Force "Baz" fighter was forced to make an emergency landing last week, but the cause was due to a pelican.

Pelican Causes Emergency Landing for IAF 'Baz' Fighter Jet

IAF F-15 Forced to Make Emergency Landing

An F-15 on a routine training flight was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off from the Tel Nof AFB.

IAF F-15 Forced to Make Emergency Landing

Special IDF New Years’ Greeting for ‘Lone Soldiers’

A US “lone soldier” in the IDF represents 149 comrades and exchanges New Year’s blessings with the Air Force commander.

Special IDF New Years’ Greeting for ‘Lone Soldiers’

Israel Retaliates for Rocket Attacks, 1 Dead

One terrorist was killed in an IAF air strike that followed a Gaza rocket attack on southern Israel Wednesday evening.

Israel Retaliates for Rocket Attacks, 1 Dead

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft target terror targets in the Gaza Strip in response to the rocket barrage on Wednesday evening.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IDF Thwarts Rocket Launching Attempt

IAF aircraft target a squad of terrorists who were preparing to launch rockets at Israel. Direct hit confirmed.

IDF Thwarts Rocket Launching Attempt

IDF Kills Islamic Jihad Terrorist

IAF aircraft attack and kill an Islamic Jihad terrorist who planned to carry out a terror attack in the Sinai Peninsula.

IDF Kills Islamic Jihad Terrorist

IAF Eliminates Terrorist Squad in Northern Gaza

Israel Air Force fighter jets eliminated a terrorist squad in northern Gaza soon after they launched an attack on southern Israel.

IAF Eliminates Terrorist Squad in Northern Gaza

Tension in South Continues, IDF Targets Terrorists

IAF aircraft target terrorist sites in Gaza, as rockets continue to explode in southern Israel.

Tension in South Continues, IDF Targets Terrorists

More IAF Strikes on Gaza Terror Targets

IAF aistrikes hit four more terror sites in Gaza following attacks that have claimed 9 Israeli lives in 24 hours.

More IAF Strikes on Gaza Terror Targets

IDF Retaliates for Grad Attack, Strikes in Gaza

The IDF retaliates for Monday's Grad attack on Be'er Sheva, strikes four terror targets in Gaza.

IDF Retaliates for Grad Attack, Strikes in Gaza

Hareidi IAF Soldiers Celebrate Tu B'Av

A special evening for Tu B'Av was held for the soldiers and officers of the IAF's Shachar Kachol program for hareidi-religious soldiers.

Hareidi IAF Soldiers Celebrate Tu B'Av

IAF Deploys Drones Over Northern Gas Fields

Following Iran's backing of the Hizbullah terror organization's claims to gas fields Israel is developing off its northern coast.

IAF Deploys Drones Over Northern Gas Fields

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

Cat and mouse game? IAF attacks terror targets in Gaza after missiles come dangerously close to Israel’s industrial heartland.

IAF Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IDF Responds to Grad Attacks, Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

After terrorists fire two Grad rockets at Israel, the IDF retaliates and hits terror targets in Gaza.

IDF Responds to Grad Attacks, Strikes Terror Targets in Gaza

IDF Retaliates, Attacks Terror Targets in Gaza

IAF aircraft target terror sites in Gaza, in response to the rocket attack Monday evening which resulted in an injury.

IDF Retaliates, Attacks Terror Targets in Gaza

IDF Attacks Terror Target in Gaza

Quiet Gaza war continues as IAF strikes terror target, in response to continuous rocket fire originating in the Strip.

IDF Attacks Terror Target in Gaza

IDF Attacks Terror Targets in Gaza

IDF targets three terror tunnels in Gaza in response to ongoing rocket attacks originating in the region.

IDF Attacks Terror Targets in Gaza

IDF Retaliates, Attacks Gaza Weapons Sites

In response to Tuesday evening's rocket attacks on southern Israel, the Israeli Air Force has bombed two weapons manufacturing sites in Gaza.

IDF Retaliates, Attacks Gaza Weapons Sites

IAF Strike Stops Rocket Attack

The IAF targeted a trio of terrorists who were preparing to launch a 'projectile' into Israel killing two of the terrorists and injuring a third.

IAF Strike Stops Rocket Attack

Iran 'Overstating' Its Abilities; Israel Ready

Netanyahu, Peres, Barak tell graduating IAF pilots Iran is overstating its abilities and, while Israel seeks peace, its first priority is security.

Iran 'Overstating' Its Abilities; Israel Ready

New Air Force Pilots to ‘Get Their Wings’

Israel’s newest Air Force pilots “receive their wings” in IDF ceremonies this week at the Negev base of Hatzerim, five miles east of Be’er Sheva.

New Air Force Pilots to ‘Get Their Wings’

‘Frantic’ Arms Race in Middle East, Says Air Force Chief

Maj. Gen. Ido Nehoshtan says Syria is getting new armament from Russia while also investing in air power and anti-aircraft missiles.

‘Frantic’ Arms Race in Middle East, Says Air Force Chief

IAF Marks 34 Years Since 1977 Helicopter Disaster

Fifty-four paratroopers and airmen were killed in the crash, twenty years before a similar crash killed 73.

IAF Marks 34 Years Since 1977 Helicopter Disaster

Video: Air Force Independence Day Air Show

The Israeli Air Force displayed its aircraft in an air show over most of Israel on Independence Day Tuesday.

Video: Air Force Independence Day Air Show

US Approves Sale of Second Super-Hercules to Israel

U.S. government also gives go-ahead to initial funding for a third C-130J aircraft intended for the IAF.

US Approves Sale of Second Super-Hercules to Israel

IDF Bombs Terror Tunnels after Rocket Attacks on Negev

‘Mini-Cast Lead II’ continues. Gaza terrorists fired a rocket, and the Israeli Air Force bombed a smuggling tunnel and two terror training bases.

IDF Bombs Terror Tunnels after Rocket Attacks on Negev

IAF Communications Unit Embraces 'New Media'

The Israeli Air Force is embracing the new media paradigm with its International New Media Program.

IAF Communications Unit Embraces 'New Media'

Air Force Bombs Gaza Tunnel, Weapons Factory

The Air Force retaliates after Gaza terrorists attacked Israel with mortars and rockets. One smuggling tunnel and weapons plant was destroyed.

Air Force Bombs Gaza Tunnel, Weapons Factory

Air Force Bids Farewell to Mossad Chief

IAF Chiefs conduct special farewell ceremony for Mossad Chief Meir Dagan, mention the cooperation between the Mossad and the IAF.

Air Force Bids Farewell to Mossad Chief

IAF: Samson will Replace the Rhino

The IAF's upgraded "Karnaf" ("Rhinoceros") Lockheed-Martin C-130 transports will be named after biblical hero Shimshon (Samson).

IAF: Samson will Replace the Rhino

IDF Eliminates 'Ticking Bomb' Terrorist in Gaza

The IDF killed an Islamic Jihad "ticking bomb" terrorist and wounded another. Two others, buried on Tuesday may have been from Al-Qaeda.

IDF Eliminates 'Ticking Bomb' Terrorist in Gaza

'The Best Youth': 300 Start IAF Pilots Course

The Air Force gets its largest group of trainee pilots in 5 years, even after more than 90% are rejected.

'The Best Youth': 300 Start IAF Pilots Course

2 Female Pilots, 1 Female Combat Navigator Among IAF Grads

Two female pilots and a female combat navigator are set to receive their wings Thursday with the new graduates in the 161st IAF Pilot Course.

2 Female Pilots, 1 Female Combat Navigator Among IAF Grads

Air Force Foils Rocket Attacks on Israel; 5 Terrorists Killed

The IDF foiled an attempted missile attack on southern Israel Saturday night by bombing a rocket-launching cell. Gaza says five terrorists killed.

Air Force Foils Rocket Attacks on Israel; 5 Terrorists Killed

IAF Jet Shoots Down Unknown Object from Jordan

Unidentified flying object over Dead Sea was not far from Dimona. It was apparently an unmanned balloon.

IAF Jet Shoots Down Unknown Object from Jordan

Air Force Prepares for Foreign Firefighting Helicopters

IDF base at Ramat David will absorb the aid planes from Greece and Cyprus.Bulgarian plane arrives Friday morning.

Air Force Prepares for Foreign Firefighting Helicopters

Israel and Italy Air Forces Fly Together

The Israel and Italian air forces fly together in their first international training deployment of an early warning control system.

Israel and Italy Air Forces Fly Together

Hamas Resumes Missile Attacks on Negev

Terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza resumed rocket firing on the Western Negev Sunday morning, striking near Sderot. Israeli media ignored it.

Hamas Resumes Missile Attacks on Negev

Aerospace Security Conference in Jerusalem

When the threat level is high, Israel must rise to the challenge, says the head of an aerospace technology conference taking place in Jerusalem.

Aerospace Security Conference in Jerusalem

Air Force ‘Storm’ Plane Returns to the Skies

The Israel Air Force’s “Storm” (Sufa) training craft returns to the skies. Probe shows technical problems did not cause last week’s fatal crash.

Air Force ‘Storm’ Plane Returns to the Skies

Vertigo Suspected in IAF Crash

Initial suspicions regarding the cause of the F-16I crash last week center on vertigo. A military rabbi explains.

Vertigo Suspected in IAF Crash

Shachaf Surveillance Plane Gets 'Glasses'

Israeli eyes are smiling, particularly in IAF surveillance planes, where a recently-installed observing system has improved the Shachaf aircraft.

Shachaf Surveillance Plane Gets 'Glasses'

IAF Attacks Gaza Terrorists after Israel Under Massive Attack

Israeli Air Force bombed targets in Gaza Tuesday, killing at least one terrorist after a massive missile and mortar barrage on southern Israel.

IAF Attacks Gaza Terrorists after Israel Under Massive Attack

Air Force Rehearsal for Aerial Attack a Message to Hizbullah

Israel expects Hizbullah to target IAF bases in a war, and is holding a massive four-day drill to prepare for that scenario.

Air Force Rehearsal for Aerial Attack a Message to Hizbullah

NBA Stars Meet IAF Pilots in Negev Base at Hatzerim

NBA basketball stars got a look at the equipment for a different fast-paced game when they visited the IAF base at Hatzerim near Be'er Sheva.

NBA Stars Meet IAF Pilots in Negev Base at Hatzerim

Gaza Terrorists Digging Tunnels to Infiltrate Israel

The IAF destroyed a tunnel meant to smuggle terrorists out of Gaza rather than goods into it.

Gaza Terrorists Digging Tunnels to Infiltrate Israel

Former MK: Chopper was Rehearsing 'Important' Distant Mission

Israel Air Force Col. (res.) Eliezer 'Cheetah' Cohen hints: IAF and entire IDF are 'preparing very well for what is about to come.'

Former MK: Chopper was Rehearsing 'Important' Distant Mission