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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.

Tension in South Continues, IDF Targets Terrorists

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 Targets in Gaza

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IAF Communications Unit Embraces 'New Media'

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

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 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.

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).

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vertigo Suspected in IAF Crash

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gaza Terrorists Digging Tunnels to Infiltrate Israel

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

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.'

Barak at IAF Graduation: Immigrants Make us Proud

Barak congratulates new pilots, notes contribution made by former USSR immigrants.

'Magnet' Streamlines Air Force On-Screen Operations

A new computerized operations log designed to streamline data transfer has now been installed at all Israeli Air Force bases.

Gaza Front Heating Up

Attempted Thursday terror attack leads to Israeli bombing of Gaza airport, Kassam rocket leads to tunnel bombing. IDF:”We won't tolerate terror.”

IDF Blasts Terror Tunnels

The IAF demolishes tunnels that were to be used to bring terrorists into southern Israel.

IAF Responds to Rocket Strikes

The IAF hits weapons plants in Gaza in response to rocket strikes on southern Israel.

IAF Anti-Aircraft Laser Could Be Operational by 2015

Speakers at a unique IAF-sponsored conference of brains say laser systems will replace existing systems used for air defense.

IAF Jets Scrambled as Foreign Fighters Approached Israel

IAF fighter jets called back to base after being scrambled when foreign country's jets were spotted approaching Israeli air space.

Report: Gaza Arabs Wary of Tunnels

Security sources report that Gaza Arabs have grown wary of dangerous tunnel trade on the Egyptian border.

Video: F-16 Pilot Lands with Engine Off

A rare technical failure forced the crew of an F-16I fighter jet to land with its only engine no longer burning.

IDF Bombs Rafiah Tunnel after Attack South of Ashkelon

Israeli Air Force planes bombed a smuggling tunnel at the Rafiah border early Tuesday morning after Arab terrorists struck south of Ashkelon.

IDF Attacks Smuggling Tunnel Following Mortar, Rocket Attacks

The Air Force bombed a Gaza smuggling tunnel, several months after the U.S. and Europe promised to prevent Hamas from smuggling weapons.

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