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News and updates about IAF

Ahead of ceasefire:

IAF strikes Iranian missile launchers ready to fire at Israel

The IAF struck and destroyed missile launchers in western Iran that were ready to be fired at Israeli territory as part of the barrage of missiles launched toward Israel.

IAF strikes Iranian missile launchers ready to fire at Israel

Netanyahu:

'Goal is total victory - no less'

Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the Air Force's "Arrow" unit, accompanied by the Chief of Staff and senior commanders.

'Goal is total victory - no less'

2,200 km away:

IAF strikes missile storage facilities near Yazd for first time

Israeli Air Force targets Khorramshahr missiles in central Iran, disrupting planned attacks and degrading enemy capabilities.

IAF strikes missile storage facilities near Yazd for first time

Watch:

IAF strikes four Iranian cities at once

The IAF struck missile and UAV sites in Isfahan, Bushehr, Ahvaz, and-for the first time-Yazd.

IAF strikes four Iranian cities at once

Northern Iran:

IDF strikes surface-to-surface missile production site

According to the IDF, the site was struck for its planetary mixers and critical machinery used in the production of engines for missiles launched by the Iranian regime toward the State of Israel.

IDF strikes surface-to-surface missile production site

IDF Air Force commander applauds UAV operators

Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar praises UAV operators at Palmachim Airbase for their vital role in suppressing missile fire, highlighting their effectiveness in neutralizing enemy operations.

IDF Air Force commander applauds UAV operators

Chief of Staff: 'The entire world is watching with admiration'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits IDF’s Aerial Defense Array, commending their efforts in protecting Israeli civilians during these challenging times. 'You're a vital shield for Israel.'

Chief of Staff: 'The entire world is watching with admiration'

First operational use:

IDF intercepts UAV with Barak air defense system

The IDF confirmed that the IAF’s Aerial Defense Array ‘Barak’ system intercepted a UAV that crossed into Israeli territory.

IDF intercepts UAV with Barak air defense system

IAEA confirms Israeli strikes damaged Iran's Arak reactor

UN nuclear watchdog confirms Israeli strikes damaged the heavy water production plant in Arak, says the plant was not operational and contained no nuclear material.

IAEA confirms Israeli strikes damaged Iran's Arak reactor

15 fighter jets

IAF completes strikes on missile launch sites in western Iran

15 IAF fighter jets complete a series of strikes in western Iran, targeting more than 30 munitions.

IAF completes strikes on missile launch sites in western Iran

Watch:

IAF strikes Iranian nuclear reactor in Arak

The IDF released footage of the airstrike on the inactive nuclear reactor near Arak in Iran.

IAF strikes Iranian nuclear reactor in Arak

From the air and sea:

IDF intercepted over 95% of Iranian UAVs so far

IDF says over 95% of airborne threats intercepted as Air Force and Navy work in tandem to counter relentless Iranian UAV and missile attacks on Israeli civilians.

IDF intercepted over 95% of Iranian UAVs so far

IAF strikes site used to make anti-tank missiles for Hezbollah

Israeli Air Force fighter jets — guided by the IDF Intelligence Directorate — struck a site used for the production of anti-tank missiles

IAF strikes site used to make anti-tank missiles for Hezbollah

Since start of Iran op:

Over 600 aerial refuelings in Middle Eastern skies

The IAF’s aerial refueling aircraft support these fighter jets, conducting dozens of sorties and performing over 600 aerial refuelings in the skies of the Middle East thus far.

Over 600 aerial refuelings in Middle Eastern skies

Over 20 targets struck:

IDF hits Iran's nuclear and missile facilities

IDF completes series of strikes in Tehran, striking over 20 military targets, including nuclear weapons development project sites and missile production sites belonging to the Iranian regime in the area of Tehran.

IDF hits Iran's nuclear and missile facilities

Overnight

IAF conducts strikes in Tehran

IDF announces that the IAF is conducting strikes in Tehran. According to reports in Iran, Israel targeted Imam Hussein University, which is linked to the Revolutionary Guards. Earlier, Iran fired 25 missiles in two salvos.

IAF conducts strikes in Tehran

Footage from Western Iran:

Air Force completes round of strikes on launch sites

The Air Force attacked several surface-to-air missile launch sites and radars located in western Iran this morning.

Air Force completes round of strikes on launch sites

Third time in one night

Sirens in Haifa and the area due to missile launches from Iran

Sirens activated in Haifa and other areas in northern Israel following the detection of missiles launched from Iran toward Israeli territory, marking the third such attack in just over four hours.

Sirens in Haifa and the area due to missile launches from Iran

Israel achieves air superiority in Iran within two days

In 48 hours, Israel achieved what Russia has failed to achieve in more than 3 years since its invasion of Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Israel achieves air superiority in Iran within two days

Massive wave of Israeli airstrikes in central Iran

Dozens of Israeli aircraft strike targets deep in Iran's interior as Israel continues to maintain aerial superiority in much of the country.

Massive wave of Israeli airstrikes in central Iran

Watch:

IAF and Navy intercept UAVs from Iran

Since the beginning of the operation, the IAF and Israeli Navy have intercepted more than 100 UAVs launched from Iran toward Israel.

IAF and Navy intercept UAVs from Iran

Netanyahu at Tel Nof Airbase:

'The Israeli Air Force controls the skies of Tehran'

Prime Minister praises Air Force for unprecedented reach over Tehran, says Israel advancing toward victory with global admiration and national unity.

'The Israeli Air Force controls the skies of Tehran'

Watch:

IAF strikes Iranian fighter jets on the tarmac

An IAF aircraft struck a pair of F-14 fighter jets at an airport in Tehran.

IAF strikes Iranian fighter jets on the tarmac

Chief of Staff:

'The IDF, through the IAF, has paved the way to Tehran'

IDF Chief hails precision airstrikes in Tehran as pivotal in neutralizing existential threats, vows continued operations until mission goals are met.

'The IDF, through the IAF, has paved the way to Tehran'

Watch:

Strike on Iran's nuclear headquaters in Tehran

Approximately 50 fighter jets struck infrastructure and targets of the Iranian nuclear project in Tehran overnight.

Strike on Iran's nuclear headquaters in Tehran

2,300 km from Israel

IAF destroys Iranian aerial refueling aircraft

The IAF strike on an Iranian aerial refueling aircraft at Mashhad Airport in eastern Iran marks the longest-range strike conducted since the beginning of the operation.

IAF destroys Iranian aerial refueling aircraft

Watch:

Israeli Air Force and Navy intercept Iranian UAVs

Israeli Navy missile boat intercepts five UAVs launched from Iran since Saturday morning; IAF strikes dozens of surface-to-surface missile launchers in Iran.

Israeli Air Force and Navy intercept Iranian UAVs

Israel strikes Iran's aerial defense system

IDF completes large-scale strike against Iranian regime's aerial defense array in western Iran.

Israel strikes Iran's aerial defense system

Watch:

Navy launches strike on Houthi targets in Hudaydah port

The IDF published documentation of the departure of naval forces to attack targets of the Houthi terrorist regime in the port of Hudaydah in Yemen.

Navy launches strike on Houthi targets in Hudaydah port

Watch:

IAF intercepts Houthi drone on Egyptian border

IDF footage shows the interception of an unmanned aircraft that was launched toward Israel from Yemen near the Egyptian border.

IAF intercepts Houthi drone on Egyptian border

Iron Beam incoming:

Israel's laser shields take down enemy threats

In a global first, Israel deploys high-power laser systems to intercept enemy threats, marking a new era in aerial defense and battlefield innovation.

Israel's laser shields take down enemy threats

Sana'a Airport

Watch: Plane left totally engulfed in flames after Israeli strike

Footage from Sana'a International Airport shows the aftermath of the Israeli airstrike on Wednesday.

Watch: Plane left totally engulfed in flames after Israeli strike

Watch:

Terrorist enters weapons depot and is eliminated

The IAF attacked tunnels and weapons depots in Gaza in coordination with ground forces.

Terrorist enters weapons depot and is eliminated

15 jets, 30 bombs:

IDF pounds Houthi ports in Yemen

Watch the aircraft take off: 15 Israeli fighter jets strike Houthi terror sites in Yemen Friday, dropping over 30 munitions on ports used for Iranian-backed weapons transfers.

IDF pounds Houthi ports in Yemen

Who else was killed in the massive strike on Khan Yunis?

Airstrike involving 40 bunker-busting bombs may have killed senior Hamas commander Mohammed Shabana and spokesman Abu Obaida in underground tunnel.

Who else was killed in the massive strike on Khan Yunis?

‘We strike far, we strike sharp’

IAF Pilot goes behind the scenes in strikes on Yemen

In a rare interview with Arutz Sheva, IAF pilot Maj. A. shares the tension, risks, and precision behind the long-range strike on Houthi military targets in Yemen.

IAF Pilot goes behind the scenes in strikes on Yemen

After the Israeli strike:

Footage shows extensive damage to Sana'a Airport

Director says facility completely disabled; damage estimated at approximately 500 million dollars.

Footage shows extensive damage to Sana'a Airport

IDF eliminates terrorist who worked to rehabilitate Hezbollah

IDF says it eliminated terrorist Adnan Muhammad Sadiq Harb, the commander of the logistical support unit in Hezbollah's Badr unit, who advanced the rehabilitation of Hezbollah's terrorist capabilities.

IDF eliminates terrorist who worked to rehabilitate Hezbollah

Watch:

Large plane in flames after strikes on Sana'a airport

Footage from the IAF's airstrikes on the Yemeni airport used by the Houthis shows the extent of the damage caused to the airport and the airplanes.

Large plane in flames after strikes on Sana'a airport

IDF: Sana'a airport fully disabled

Houthis also say the Sana'a airport has been completely destroyed.

IDF: Sana'a airport fully disabled

Watch:

New footage from IAF retaliatory strikes in Yemen

The IDF releases new footage from the attack by about 20 fighter jets against Houthi terror targets in Yemen.

New footage from IAF retaliatory strikes in Yemen

IDF:

Sana'a airport was destroyed in 15 minutes

50 munitions were used in the strikes on Sana'a International Airport, which was used by the Houthis for terror purposes.

Sana'a airport was destroyed in 15 minutes

IAF strikes port in Yemen after strike on Ben Gurion Airport

Israeli Air Force striking in Yemen following the Houthi ballistic missile strike at Ben Gurion Airport that resulted in the injury of 6 civilians.

IAF strikes port in Yemen after strike on Ben Gurion Airport

IAF intercepts drone fired from Yemen

IDF says that a UAV that was launched from the east was intercepted by the IAF prior to crossing into Israeli territory.

IAF intercepts drone fired from Yemen

IDF strikes missile storage facility in Beirut

After the IDF struck a Hezbollah missile storage facility in Beirut's Dahieh suburb, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz stated: 'The Dahieh will not serve as a haven for the Hezbollah terror organization.'

IDF strikes missile storage facility in Beirut

IDF confirms:

Senior Jamaa Islamiya terrorist eliminated in Lebanon

Hussein Izzat Mohammad Atwi was involved in planning and advancing terrorist activity from Lebanon into Israeli territory.

Senior Jamaa Islamiya terrorist eliminated in Lebanon

IDF and ISA eliminate head of Hamas weapons smuggling network

Over the past two days, the IAF struck over 110 terror targets belonging to terrorist organizations throughout the Gaza Strip including a major naval post.

IDF and ISA eliminate head of Hamas weapons smuggling network

This is why a bomb fell in an Israeli field near the Gaza border

The 300-kilogram bomb did not fully detonate, but created a deep crater in the field.

This is why a bomb fell in an Israeli field near the Gaza border

Serious incident:

Fighter plane drops heavy bomb near Israeli kibbutz

IAF fighter plane drops heavy bomb in open area near Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, due to technical failure; none injured.

Fighter plane drops heavy bomb near Israeli kibbutz

'No place for this'

IAF Chief responds to protest letter

Israeli Air Force Commanding Officer Major General Tomer Bar condemned the letter by IAF reservists calling on Israel to stop the war. 'The leaflet weakens the solidarity.'

IAF Chief responds to protest letter

IDF:

Dozens of reservists withdrew signatures from anti-govt. letter

Of the 1,000 signatures on a pilots' letter against the government, only 60 are actual reservists and of those only a small number are pilots. 90% are retired from the military or do not serve to begin with.

Dozens of reservists withdrew signatures from anti-govt. letter

2nd year in a row:

Independence Day flyby and sailby canceled due to war

The annual Israeli Air Force flyby and Navy sailby will not take place this year due to the war. The Memorial Day flyby will take place as usual.

Independence Day flyby and sailby canceled due to war

Severe security breaches discovered on sensitive IDF bases

Several severe security failures have been discovered on IDF bases. Among other things, Arab workers entered with forged documents and photographed classified equipment.

Severe security breaches discovered on sensitive IDF bases

Watch:

Helicopter shoots down UAV en route to Israel

Over the weekend, the Air Force struck over 130 targets in the Gaza Strip.

Helicopter shoots down UAV en route to Israel

Five Days Straight:

Air Force cadets conclude exercise deep in the desert

The IAF has recently concluded a multi-force exercise deep in the deserts of southern Israel, simulating air crews practicing escape and evasion from multiple different forces in enemy territory.

Air Force cadets conclude exercise deep in the desert

UAV approaching Israeli territory intercepted by the IAF

UAV approaching Israeli territory from the east intercepted by the IAF in the Arava region. IDF is investigating whether it was fired from Yemen.

UAV approaching Israeli territory intercepted by the IAF

IDF strikes military capabilities at Syrian military bases

For the second time in recent days, the IDF strikes military capabilities that remained at the Syrian military bases of Tadmur and T4.

IDF strikes military capabilities at Syrian military bases

2 rockets fired at Israel from Gaza

Islamic Jihad claims responsibility for rocket launches against Israel. No casualties reported after both projectiles were intercepted.

2 rockets fired at Israel from Gaza

IAF destroys dozens of Nuhkba Force vehicles in Gaza

Air Force destroys vehicles used by terrorist organizations in an effort to disrupt the maneuverability and logistics of the terrorists.

IAF destroys dozens of Nuhkba Force vehicles in Gaza

IDF strikes Syrian military bases to neutralize threats

IDF strikes military strategic capabilities that remained at the Syrian military bases of Tadmur and T4, says it "will continue to act in order to remove any threat posed to the citizens of the State of Israel".

IDF strikes Syrian military bases to neutralize threats