IAF

Security forces thwart weapons smuggling attempt

Drone approaching from east located, weapons confiscated, security forces confirm.

Due to a 'joke':

IAF planes called to escort Wizz Air plane

Fighter planes called to escort Wizz Air flight after son plays 'joke' on his parents' phone.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

Inside the recovery of Ran Gvili

A rare account of the air support that protected the recovey operation, from fighter jets waiting for orders to the helicopters that escorted Israeli forces during the withdrawal.

Chief of Staff examines preparedness for 'breaking event'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits IAF base in southern Israel, examining readiness and speaking to the soldiers.

As Iran threat looms:

Israel's Air Force gets another tool to even the odds

Three new Lockheed Martin F-35i “Adir" fighter jets arrived at Nevatim Airbase and will join the 116th Squadron and the 140th Squadron.

Shin Bet involved after drone filmed IAF base in southern Israel

Unidentified drone flies over Nevatim Air Force base, 21-year-old suspect arrested.

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First time combat helicopter intercepts drones

The IDF reports that for the first time, drones were intercepted by an IAF combat helicopter.

Netanyahu warns Iran:

'We do not seek confrontations, but we remain vigilant'

Thirty-five new aircrew members received their wings at Hatzerim Airbase as Israel’s leaders praised the Air Force’s central role in defending the nation during ongoing regional challenges.

IDF Chief recounts:

How the decision was made to strike Iran

During the IAF Pilots' Course graduation, IDF Chief of Staff Zamir recounted the moments leading up to the historic Operation Rising Lion.

Defense Minister approves new appointments in IDF leadership

Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the appointments of Brig. Gen. Omer Tishler and Maj. Gen. Eyal Harel as commanders of the Air Force and the Navy.

Air Force Commander

15 petition signatories can return to reserve duty

The Commander of the Air Force, Major General Tomer Bar, has decided to return the 15 reserve officers who were suspended after signing a petition calling for an end to the war.

IAF base damaged by stormy weather

IAF, IDF teams conducting assessments at Ovda base in southern Israel after rain and flooding damage infrastructure.

The CCA:

A force multiplier the IAF should build

Unmanned Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) are going to be essential for air superiority. Turkey has already built them but Israel has not even begun. Someone in the IAF should get on with it.Opinion.

Where was the Air Force on October 7th?

The second Turgeman Commission is probing delayed IDF orders and missed warnings on October 7, examining why key decisions were not made as Hamas advanced.

Operation Black Friday

IDF Confirms: Hezbollah military chief eliminated in Beirut

IDF confirms that Hezbollah's Chief of Staff Haytham Ali Tabataba'i was eliminated in a Sunday afternoon airstrike on Beirut's Dahieh suburb.

IDF to open new ops center to counter UAV smuggling

IDF troops and the Air Force thwarted 130 UAV smuggling attempts in one month, seizing 85 weapons as part of a tech-driven crackdown on cross-border crime.

IAF conducts joint exercise with Hellenic Air Force

The two air forces conducted aerial refueling drills involving dozens of Greek fighter jets

Within less than an hour:

IDF eliminates two Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes Radwan Force and Hezbollah terrorists who attempted to reestablish terror infrastructure sites and gather intelligence on IDF troops.

Near Jenin

Three terrorists who planned an attack eliminated

Yamam counterterrorism officers eliminate terrorist cell that was planning an attack near the Jenin refugee camp. The Israel Air Force strikes the cave from which the terrorists had emerged.

Al Jazeera publishes list of thousands of IAF service members

An Al Jazeera news program published a 'leaked document' with the names, photos, and information of 30,000 IAF pilots and service members.

IAF drone crashes near Gaza border

IAF 'Zik' UAV crashes in open area at Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha due to technical malfunction, none injured.

IDF carries out series of strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF struck infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah and its affiliate Green Without Borders, used for the terror organization's rehabilitation attempts.

Sirens in central Israel, J'lem

IAF intercepts missile launched from Yemen

IDF detects a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel. Sirens sounded in central Israel, the Shfela and Jerusalem areas. Missile successfully intercepted, no injuries reported.

Day after UAV strike in Eilat:

Dozens of Houthi terrorists estimated dead in strikes on Yemen

A total of approximately 20 aircraft dropped over 65 munitions on seven targets, including five occupied command centers and two weapons warehouses.

Over Gaza: Failed launch towards IAF helicopter

IDF spokesman reports attempted launch from Gaza City, aiming for IAF helicopter.

Watch: Deputy commander of Hamas' naval police eliminated

In joint operation by Israeli Navy and IAF, deputy commander of Hamas' Naval Police is eliminated.

IDF chief observes ground troops in Gaza City with UAV operators

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir toured Palmachim Air Force Base, commending air crews and UAV operators for providing critical defensive and offensive support in Gaza.

IAF aircraft runs into unusual mid-flight incident

An IAF cargo plane carrying 50 passengers was forced to land after a bird broke one of its windows.

Investigation Reveals:

Attack helicopter spotted trucks but did not strike

An Air Force attack helicopter identified a convoy of Hamas pickup trucks about four hours after the start of the October 7th massacre, but did not open fire.

IAF commander reveals:

Old Israeli F-16s flew to Iran without refueling in the middle

Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar praised Barak Squadron pilots for flying 30-40 year-old F-16s up to 2,200 km during Operation Rising Lion, calling them the mission’s 'X-factor.'

Three waves of strikes

IDF conducts series of strikes on 360 terror targets in Gaza

As part of the next stage of Operation Gideon's Chariots II, the IDF carried out three waves of strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Gaza City.

Furthest strike since war began:

Israel strikes Houthi targets 1460 miles away from Israel

IDF confirms that IAF jets struck military camps, the Houthis' Military Public Relations Headquarters, and a fuel storage facility that was used by the regime for terrorist activity.

Chief of Staff

'We're settling accounts on behalf of all Oct. 7 victims'

Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir commanded the Air Force's attack in Doha against senior Hamas figures from the Israeli Air Force Command Center.

Initial inquiry:

UAV that hit Ramon Airport was not classified as hostile

Initial inquiry found that the UAV that struck Ramon Airport was detected by the IAF systems but was not classified as a hostile UAV; accordingly, the interception and alert systems were not activated.

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IAF downs Houthi drones

Over the past week, the IAF intercepted five UAVs and two surface-to-surface missiles that were launched from Yemen.

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Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in moving vehicle and on balcony

The IAF struck and eliminated local Hezbollah representative Al-Munim Musa Sweidan and a terrorist in the ‘Lebanese Resistance Brigades’ terrorist organization.

IAF downs Houthi drone over Sinai

While Houthis claim several UAVs were launched at Israel after the funeral of their PM and ministers, the IDF identified one and intercepted it.

Serious incident:

Bomb from IAF aircraft explodes near Israeli forces

Serious safety incident in northern Gaza as Air Force bomb deviates from target.

Israel estimates:

Houthi Defense Minister, Chief of Staff, killed in Yemen strike

The IDF struck Houthi targets in Yemen’s capital Sanaa during a speech by the group’s leader, saying the Iran-backed terrorists threaten Israel and global navigation.

Israeli, US Air forces deepen strategic cooperation

Israeli Air Force hosts American counterparts, discussing operational cooperation, training, and regional challenges, formulating joint work plan for 2026.

Investigation:

Did the Houthis launch a cluster missile at Israel?

Israeli Air Force probes why defenses failed to intercept Houthi missile, suspected of carrying cluster munitions, that struck a yard in Moshav Ginaton.

Israel to add two Boeing refueling aircraft to IDF fleet

New contract to expand IDF's refueling fleet to six KC-46 aircraft, enhancing the IAF's long-range capabilities.

Mid-air malfunction

Fuel tank from a fighter jet found on Israeli beach

Fighter jet jettisons fuel tanks off Ashkelon coast due to technical issue; one tank later found on shore, no injuries reported.

Netanyahu

'UN lies, fabricates excuses about why it doesn't deliver aid'

Prime Minister after visiting the Ramon Air Force Base: "The UN is fabricating excuses and lies about the State of Israel - there are secure routes for humanitarian aid."

Drama in the IAF:

Aircraft sabotaged, three arrested

IDF probes suspected sabotage of UAVs by three IAF servicemembers; officials say incident could have caused crashes but no harm to operational readiness.

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IDF strikes Syrian Military General Staff headquarters

The IDF published footage showing strikes by its aircraft on the Syrian Military General Staff headquarters in Damascus.

Damascus

IDF strikes Syrian military headquarters and presidential palace

IDF targets entrance of Syrian regime's military headquarters, following attacks against Druze population in southern Syria.

In strike in Lebanon:

IDF, Shin Bet eliminate terrorist who planned attacks in Israel

The IDF and Shin Bet announce the elimination of terrorist Muhammad Shoaib in Lebanon, who was involved in plotting attacks against Israeli civilians and played a key role in smuggling weapons from Iran to Lebanon and Judea and Samaria.

Zamir:

Rising Lion proved Israel’s unity, strength, and resolve

IDF Chief Zamir hails Operation 'Rising Lion' and urges new pilots to uphold courage, unity, and excellence amid ongoing multi-front conflict.

Explosions in Hodeidah

IDF launches strikes in Yemen

IDF launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, including the ports of Hodeidah, Al-Salif, Ras Issa, the Ras Katib power station, and the hijacked ship Galaxy Leader. Defense Minister Katz says these strikes were in response to Houthi attacks on Israel.

Cars flying in the air

New footage from IDF strike in Iran surfaces

Dramatic footage has surfaced showing the moment an IDF strike hit a road in Tehran during Operation Rising Lion.

Between the strikes in Iran:

Chief Rabbi met and blessed IAF pilots and air crews

During a morale-boosting visit amid Operation Rising Lion, Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber hails IDF air personnel as pillars of national strength and spiritual resilience.

'Thank God We Returned Safely:'

The letter of the pilot who entered Iran first

The first pilot to enter Iranian territory reveals the message he wrote to his family at the end of the operation: "I promised myself that instead of a farewell letter, I would send you a note and song."

Special footage:

IAF F-15I jets en route to Tehran strikes

The Israel Air Force releases footage from Operation Rising Lion, showing Israeli F-15I jets on their way to strikes in Tehran, over 1,500 km from Israel.

IDF presents:

How to shoot down hundreds of Iranian attack drones

IAF publishes footage from the cooperation between Attack helicopter squadrons and personnel from the Aerial Control and Flight Surveillance Array to defend Israel from Iran's UAVs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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IAF strikes four Iranian cities at once

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