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IDF attacks terrorist targets in Gaza

Israeli warplanes attack terrorist targets in Gaza in retaliation for latest escalation.

IDF strikes Hamas military compound

In response to explosive balloons sent from Gaza, IDF fighter planes and aircraft attack military compound belonging to Hamas.

IDF attacks Hamas military compound

IAF airplanes and helicopters strike Hamas military compound in central Gaza following balloon bomb attack on Gaza envelope.

IDF attacks two Hamas posts

IDF aircraft targets two Hamas military posts in response to violent riots on the Gaza border.

IDF attacks Hamas military camp

IDF attacks terrorist targets in northern Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire on Ashkelon.

Seventh "Shimshon" delivered to the IAF

A ceremony was held to mark the arrival of the seventh “Shimshon”, C-130J Super Hercules military aircraft

Rivlin: Hezbollah will bring about the destruction of Lebanon

President lights Hanukkah candles with crews from Ramon Air Force Base, warns Hezbollah leading Lebanon to ruin for Iranian agenda.

Watch: IDF strike on the building of Hamas' television network

IAF fighter jets target the building of the Al-Aqsa TV Broadcasting Station in Gaza City.

IAF strikes Gaza in response to rockets

IDF responds to firing of dozens of rockets from Gaza. PM at IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv.

Disaster averted as Israeli F-16's brakes fail during landing

Israeli F-16I fighter jet nearly crashes into IAF base during landing, after landing brakes malfunction.

Thousands of Gazans try to break into Israel

Mob of approximately 20,000 Gazans riots along the border with Israel. IAF carries airstrikes in Gaza.

IAF in report to Russians: We did not hide behind Russian plane

Israel says shooting down of Russian plane is "tragic," resulted from "use of advanced weapons by irresponsible entities."

Air Force Commander briefs Russia on Syria op

IAF Commander goes to Russia, shows counterpart Iranian activity in Syria, details of alleged IAF attack in Latakiya.

Putin: Downing of Russian plane appears to be accident

Russian president says downing of Russian plane wasn't deliberate, will discuss incident with Netanyahu.

Israel: Syria, not IDF shot down Russian plane

IDF acknowledges strike in Syria - but says downed Russian plane was accidentally hit by Syrian missiles after Israeli jets had left.

IAF marks planes that destroyed Syrian nuclear reactor

Pilots who carried out the attack in Syria in 2007 posted the symbol of the operation onto the planes that took part in the mission.

South under fire:

IDF attacks more than 140 Hamas targets

More than 150 rockets launched at southern Israel. Woman seriously injured by rocket in Eshkol.

Photos: IDF strikes targets in Gaza

IDF releases aerial photos of 12 targets struck by the IAF in Gaza in retaliation for rocket attacks on Israel.

First woman becomes an Israeli flight squadron commander

The new flight squadron commander enlisted in 2003 to the 151st IAF pilots' course and graduated as a cargo aircraft pilot.

Justice Minister's husband steps out of the shadows

Justice Minister Shaked joins her husband on his last flight as an IAF pilot, offers congratulations on social media.

IAF squadrons to conduct exercise, test out Ramon Airport

The training exercise by the IAF begins a sequence of test runs at the airport before it opens up to international customers.

'The Syrians got the message'

MK Yoav Kisch: "We conveyed a message that Israel will not allow an enemy aircraft to infiltrate its territory."

Photos: Hamas headquarters before and after IDF attack

IDF publishes aerial photographs of three Hamas headquarters in Gaza before and after they were destroyed by the IDF.

IDF attacks 60 targets in Gaza

Following border riots and sniper attack on IDF soldiers, IAF demolishes three Hamas compounds.

Young pilots meet with 93-year-old veteran

Graduates of latest pilot course meet one of the air force's founders and one of its first pilots, 93-year-old Danny Shapira.

IAF gets new 'Adir' aircraft

Three additional F-35I aircraft arrive at the Nevatim Airbase and will soon begin taking part in operational activity.

IAF fires warning shots at Gaza kite terrorists

Incendiary kites, balloons, cause 26 fires in Israel.

Gaza terror organizations: We will respond by force

Gaza organizations threaten to exact revenge against any IDF attack on Gaza.

Watch: Israel Air Force hits Gaza terrorists

Israeli aircraft target Hamas positions across Gaza Strip in retaliation for wave of balloon bomb, terror kite attacks.

IDF attacks 9 Hamas targets in Gaza

Responding to arson terror and explosive kites and balloons, IAF fighter jets strike nine targets in northern Gaza.

IAF attacks Hamas observation post in Gaza

IAF attacks Hamas post near location in Gaza from which incendiary balloons were launched earlier.

Watch: Rescuing teenagers from Arava disaster

IAF video shows soldiers rescuing teens trapped in disastrous flash flood.

IDF attacks 5 more Hamas targets in Gaza

IAF attacks five targets in military compound belonging to Hamas' naval force.

IDF attacks 65 targets in Gaza

Israel Air Force attacks 65 targets belonging to Hamas in Gaza. Iron Dome intercepts rockets over southern Israel.

DM: We destroyed another terror tunnel

IAF aircraft strike underground Hamas terror infrastructure as well as two military targets that belong to its naval force.

Air Force Commander:

'100 missiles were shot at our aircraft'

Head of IAF reveals 'Syria fired more than 100 missiles at our aircraft; The Iranians fired 32 rockets at Israel, four were intercepted.'

Israel to host the air forces of the world

About 20 air force commanders from different countries will participate in special conference marking 70th anniversary of State and IAF.

IDF attacks Hamas’s naval force in Gaza

Palestinian Arab media report four dead in Israeli attack on naval base in Gaza.

Watch: Two Israeli Air Force F-15 'Baz' dogfight over Tel Aviv

Jewish jets rehearse for Israeli Independence Day air show

IDF reveals:

Iranian drone which infiltrated Israel was armed with explosives

IDF reveals that Iranian drone which infiltrated Israel in February was tasked with attacking Israel.

IAF attacks Hamas compound in Gaza

IAF fighter jets target Hamas military compound in Gaza. Terrorists open fire toward Israeli aircraft, triggering rocket sirens.

IDF attacks Hamas target in Gaza

IDF strikes terrorist target belonging to Hamas in retaliation for infiltration attempt and placing of explosive devices on border fence.

IAF attacks Hamas target in southern Gaza

Israel Air Force attacks Hamas terror target in retaliation for incident in which border fence was damaged.

Juniper Cobra:

Watch: US soldiers train in Israel with IDF

IDF and US Army satisfactorily conclude Juniper Cobra 2018 joint exercise between IDF and US Army European Command.

Watch: Israeli pilot speaks about Syria raid

Arutz Sheva spoke to one of the IAF pilots who took part in the attack on the nuclear reactor in Syria in September of 2007.

Cleared for publication:

This is how the nuclear reactor in Syria was destroyed

Military censor clears for publication details of the 2007 bombing of a nuclear reactor in Syria.

IDF attacks Hamas target in Gaza

IAF fighter jets attack Hamas target in central Gaza in response to explosive device that was detonated near the border.

Israeli F-16 crash caused by human error, IAF says

Flight crew failed to engage in evasive maneuvers following missile launch, IAF internal report claims, leading to downing of F-16 fighter.

Major A. returns to his squadron

Navigator who was injured in incident near Syrian border accompanied by IAF commander in his first flight back.

IAF: F-16 shoot down was 'operational failure'

Investigation into loss of F-16I during operation over Syria on Saturday suggests pilot could ordinarily have evaded aging S-200 missile.

IAF commander tells wounded pilot he 'made the right decision'

IAF Commander Amikam Norkin praises wounded pilot for deciding to eject, says he 'saved his navigator's life and his own life.'

Al Qaeda leader praises Israeli strike on Syria

Senior jihadist commends Israel for striking Syria during Saturday flare-up.

'The squadron is ready and prepared'

Lieutenant Colonel L., commander of the 113 Squadron of the IAF, is the pilot who intercepted the Iranian drone on Saturday morning.

PM Netanyahu: Iran violated Israel's sovereignty

Israeli UN Amb. Danon, PM Netanyahu, say Iran proved Israeli warnings correct, promise not to tolerate violations of Israel's sovereignty.

Report: Syrian base was used 'as if it were Iran's own'

Syrian base attacked by IDF was used by Iranian forces 'as if it were their own' for several months, report says.

IAF Chief of Staff: Syrians have a lot of nerve to fire at us

Israel 'seriously damaged' Syria's air defense system, IAF Chief of Staff says.

Rivlin to injured pilot: Thank G-d you came home

Israeli President Rivlin receives briefing on IAF operation, speaks to injured pilot.

Condition of seriously injured IAF pilot improves

2 IAF pilots injured after F-16 shot down Saturday. One pilot in serious but stable condition, second lightly injured, doctors say.

IDF strikes Hamas targets

Following Friday night rocket attack, Israel Air Force strikes two Hamas targets in southern Gaza.

IAF attacks Hamas post in Gaza

Israel Air Force hits observation post belonging to Hamas in northern Gaza in retaliation for earlier rocket fire directed at Israel.