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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

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'

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

IDF: Sana'a airport fully disabled

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

IDF: Sana'a airport fully disabled

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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

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

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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

Head of Hamas General Security Forces eliminated

The IDF eliminated Rashid Jahjuh, the head of Hamas' General Security Forces, the unit responsible for exposing 'collaborators,' safeguarding Hamas senior members and assets within Gaza and abroad, and suppressing opposition to Hamas' rule.

Head of Hamas General Security Forces eliminated

Two senior Hamas officials eliminated in Gaza airstrikes

The IDF and ISA struck dozens of terror targets and eliminated two more senior Hamas officials: Yasser Muhammad Harb Musa and Muhammad Al-Jamasi.

Two senior Hamas officials eliminated in Gaza airstrikes

IDF welcomes three new fighter jets

Three new F-35i "Adir" fighter jets landed at Nevatim Air Base and will join the 116th squadron.

IDF welcomes three new fighter jets

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IDF confirms: IAF targets Islamic Jihad headquarters in Damascus

The IDF confirmed that the IAF struck the Palestinian Islamic Jihad headquarters in Damascus. Several casualties were reported.

IDF confirms: IAF targets Islamic Jihad headquarters in Damascus

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The IAF's strikes on Assad military sites in southern Syria

IDF publishes footage of the Israeli Air Force strikes in southern Syria this week which took out command posts, and storage sites for weapons and military equipment.

The IAF's strikes on Assad military sites in southern Syria

Hezbollah’s "Bader" unit aerial array chief eliminated

IAF strike in southern Lebanon eliminates Hassan Abbas Ez-Eldin, the Head of Hezbollah’s Aerial Array in the "Bader" Regional Unit.

Hezbollah’s "Bader" unit aerial array chief eliminated

To eliminate future threats

IAF strikes targets belonging to the Syrian Regime

IAF fighter jets strike radars and detection assets, as well as command positions and military sites belonging to the Syrian Regime in southern Syria.

IAF strikes targets belonging to the Syrian Regime

Hint to Iran?

IAF, US Air Force, hold joint aerial exercise

Israeli F-35i, F-15i aircraft, fly alongside US B-52 strategic bomber in joint Air Force exercise. Watch.

IAF, US Air Force, hold joint aerial exercise

IAF strikes Commander of Naval Unit in Hezbollah's Radwan Forces

IAF strikes and eliminates Khadir Sa'id Hashem, Commander of the Naval Unit in Hezbollah's Radwan Forces, responsible for planning and executing many terrorist attacks against Israel

IAF strikes Commander of Naval Unit in Hezbollah's Radwan Forces

Where was the Air Force on October 7?

The IAF commander commander was not updated at all on the nightly situational assessment – ​​and only realized the magnitude of the incident three hours after the Hamas invasion.

Where was the Air Force on October 7?

IDF strikes significant Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon

The IDF says it struck Mahran Ali Nasser Al-Din, who played a significant role in Hezbollah’s weapons smuggling operations.

IDF strikes significant Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon

Extensive strikes

IDF attacks targets in southern Syria

IDF strikes military targets in southern Syria including command centers and multiple sites containing weapons. Defense Minister Katz: We will not allow southern Syria to turn into southern Lebanon.

IDF attacks targets in southern Syria

IAF strikes three tanks belonging to Assad's army in Syria

IAF strikes three Syrian tanks belonging to the old Syrian regime which contained weapons and constituted a security threat.

IAF strikes three tanks belonging to Assad's army in Syria

Posed threat to Israel

IAF strikes Hezbollah military sites

IAF conducts intelligence-based strikes on Hezbollah military sites containing weapons and launchers which were operating in violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

IAF strikes Hezbollah military sites

Precise strike

IAF strikes two Hezbollah sites in Lebanese territory

IDF confirms that the IAF conducted a precise strike in Lebanese territory on two military sites that contained Hezbollah weapons, which were in violation of the ceasefire agreement.

IAF strikes two Hezbollah sites in Lebanese territory

Today in History:

The Tragedy of the Helicopters

28 years ago, Israel witnessed the deadliest air accident in its history as two Sikorsky helicopters collided over northern Israel, killing 73 soldiers.

The Tragedy of the Helicopters

IAF strikes Hezbollah truck carrying weapons in Lebanon

An IAF aircraft struck a Hezbollah truck and an additional vehicle that transferred weapons in the area of Chaqif and Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.

IAF strikes Hezbollah truck carrying weapons in Lebanon

IAF UAV strike breaks up gathering of armed men near Shechem

According to local reports, the attack targeted a funeral held at a cemetery in the area that was attended by multiple armed men.

IAF UAV strike breaks up gathering of armed men near Shechem

Near Jenin

IAF aircraft strikes vehicle with terrorists

IAF aircraft strikes vehicle with a terrorist cell inside in the area of Qabatiya. PA health bureau says two terrorists eliminated in the strike.

IAF aircraft strikes vehicle with terrorists

IAF Chief during hostage release:

'Romi, Emily, and Doron, we are finally bringing you home'

IDF publishes the remarks of the Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, during the helicopter takeoff in preparation for receiving the hostages who were released yesterday.

'Romi, Emily, and Doron, we are finally bringing you home'

IDF eliminates terrorist who participated in Nova massacre

IAF conducted strikes on approximately 50 terror targets across the Gaza Strip and eliminated Muhammad Hasham Zahedi Abu Al-Rus, a Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Israel on October 7th, 2023.

IDF eliminates terrorist who participated in Nova massacre

New footage from Israel's strikes on Yemen

The IDF released recordings of the radio communications as well as footage from the aerial refueling operation during the strike.

New footage from Israel's strikes on Yemen

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Exclusive footage from IDF strikes in Yemen

IDF publishes footage from the IDF’s strike against targets of the Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Exclusive footage from IDF strikes in Yemen