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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

IDF and ISA struck over 100 terror targets in Gaza over weekend

As terrorists in Gaza launch multiple projectiles at Israel, IDF strikes 100 terror targets in the Strip.

IDF and ISA struck over 100 terror targets in Gaza over weekend

40 Hamas gathering points and command centers struck in last day

IAF strikes approximately 40 Hamas terrorist gathering points, as well as Hamas command and control centers throughout the Gaza Strip.

40 Hamas gathering points and command centers struck in last day

IAF strikes Hamas command and control center in former hospital

The command and control center in the El-Wafa Hospital in the area of Gaza City was used by the terrorists to plan and execute terrorist attacks against IDF troops in the immediate future, the military said.

IAF strikes Hamas command and control center in former hospital

Gaza:

IAF strikes rocket launchers used to fire rockets at Jerusalem

‏The IAF struck the launchers that were used yesterday to fire projectiles toward the Lachish, HaShfela, Yarkon, Western Negev, Yehuda, and Jerusalem areas.

IAF strikes rocket launchers used to fire rockets at Jerusalem

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Preparations and takeoff of IAF planes for strikes in Yemen

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit publishes photos of the preparations and the takeoff of Israel Air Force planes for Thursday’s strikes in Yemen.

Preparations and takeoff of IAF planes for strikes in Yemen

UN chief condemns Israel’s strikes against Houthis in Yemen

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says Israel’s strikes against Houthis in Yemen are “especially alarming”, calls "for all parties concerned to cease all military actions and exercise utmost restraint."

UN chief condemns Israel’s strikes against Houthis in Yemen

Precise strike

IAF strikes vehicle with Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

IDF says numerous steps were taken to minimize the risk of harming civilians before the strike. Palestinian Arab sources claim five journalists were killed in the strike.

IAF strikes vehicle with Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza

189th IAF Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony held

The 189th Israeli Air Force (IAF) Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony took place today at the Air Force Museum on the "Hatzerim" Air Force base, during which graduates of the course received their flight wing insignias and were awarded officer ranks.

189th IAF Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony held

Chief of Staff:

'Forces were searching for hostages before Sinwar's elimination'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi spoke at the 189th IAF Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony and praised the IAF's accomplishments during the war.

'Forces were searching for hostages before Sinwar's elimination'

Khan Yunis:

IAF strikes Hamas terrorist operating in humanitarian area

IDF announces that the IAF conducted an intelligence-based strike on a Hamas terrorist who was operating in the Humanitarian Area in Khan Yunis.

IAF strikes Hamas terrorist operating in humanitarian area

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IAF prepares and takes off for attack in Yemen

IDF releases photos from the preparation and deployment of Israel Air Force troops ahead of Thursday’s attack in Yemen.

IAF prepares and takes off for attack in Yemen

Footage shows pilots taking off for Yemen strike

IDF publishes footage of IAF planes taking off for strike on Houthi targets in Yemen, as well as from the command center during the moments of the strike. Watch.

Footage shows pilots taking off for Yemen strike

IAF pilot behind tribute to hostage above Israel

The IDF says that the ribbons in tribute to the hostages seen in the skies above Israel on Monday morning were drawn by an Air Force jet.

IAF pilot behind tribute to hostage above Israel

IDF eliminates terrorists, including senior PIJ terrorist in Gaza

The terrorists were operating in a command and control center used to plan and carry out an imminent terror attack against IDF troops.

IDF eliminates terrorists, including senior PIJ terrorist in Gaza

World's most advanced spy plane arrives at Nevatim airbase

The Oron is manned by air patrolmen and intelligence officers who, using advanced information extraction systems, can send information in real time to all IDF intelligence bodies.

World's most advanced spy plane arrives at Nevatim airbase

IDF intercepts two rockets fired from Central Gaza

Terrorists in Gaza Strip fire two rockets towards southern Israel, triggering sirens in Ashkelon and several communities located near the border. Both rockets intercepted, no injuries reported.

IDF intercepts two rockets fired from Central Gaza

Hamas Manufacturing Headquarters leader eliminated

The IDF and ISA eliminated a Department Head in Hamas’ Manufacturing Headquarters and a Company Commander in the Zeitoun Battalion in a Hamas command and control center that previously served as the "Al-Hurriya" School in Gaza City.

Hamas Manufacturing Headquarters leader eliminated

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IDF destroys Syrian strategic weapons

Hundreds of IAF aircraft struck Syrian fighter jets and helicopters, Scud missiles, UAVs, cruise missiles, surface-to-sea precision-guided missiles, surface-to-air missiles, surface-to-surface missiles, radars, rockets, and more.

IDF destroys Syrian strategic weapons

Serious security breach:

Drones infiltrate IAF base, taking photographs

UAVs infiltrate the Nevatim air base in southern Israel, photographing key areas of the base; IAF says effective solution has not yet been found.

Drones infiltrate IAF base, taking photographs

Hezbollah violates ceasefire:

IAF strikes missile launcher in southern Lebanon

The IDF noted that the presence of the launcher violated the agreements between Israel and Lebanon and posed a threat to the State of Israel.

IAF strikes missile launcher in southern Lebanon

Minister Katz reveals:

IAF participated in pager explosions

The Defense Ministry spokesperson changed the text of Defense Minister Katz's remarks at the Tel Nof Airbase to omit the detail, but in the footage it released he is heard clearly mentioning the attack that wounded thousands of Hezbollah terrorists.

IAF participated in pager explosions

After Hezbollah mortar attack:

IAF strikes dozens of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IDF announces that air force striking in Lebanon after Hezbollah fired 2 mortar rounds at northern Israel in first such attack since the ceasefire.

IAF strikes dozens of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Lebanon ceasefire:

IDF identifies and thwarts terrorist activity in southern Lebanon

IDF identifies terrorist activity and movement of a Hezbollah portable rocket launcher, says threat was thwarted in an IAF strike.

IDF identifies and thwarts terrorist activity in southern Lebanon

Operated from a school

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Mumin Al-Jabari

IDF eliminates terrorist Mumin Al-Jabari, a senior terrorist in Hamas’ Gaza City Brigade’s sniper unit, who operated in a room within a structure that previously served as a school.

IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist Mumin Al-Jabari

With looming ceasefire:

IAF strikes 20 Hezbollah sites in Beirut in 2 minutes

IAF strikes 20 terror targets in the area of Beirut, including an aerial defense unit center, an intelligence center, command centers, weapons storage facilities, an operations room, an artillery storage facility, and terrorist infrastructure sites.

IAF strikes 20 Hezbollah sites in Beirut in 2 minutes

Hezbollah launcher used to fire 20 rockets at Nahariya struck

The IAF conducted intelligence-based strikes on command centers of Hezbollah's coast-to-sea missiles unit, communication units, and two additional Hezbollah military command centers in the Dahieh area.

Hezbollah launcher used to fire 20 rockets at Nahariya struck

Before it crossed into Israel

IAF intercepts UAV in the Eilat area

Sirens sounded in Eilat following a suspected infiltration of a hostile aircraft. IDF confirms the IAF intercepted a UAV that approached Israel from the east. One interceptor falls, no injuries reported.

IAF intercepts UAV in the Eilat area

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers in Dahieh, Beirut

IAF conducts intelligence-based strikes on Hezbollah command centers and additional terrorist infrastructure in the Dahieh area, a key Hezbollah terrorist stronghold in Beirut.

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers in Dahieh, Beirut

Fourth round of strikes

IAF strikes Hezbollah targets in Dahieh

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers, weapons storage facilities, and additional terrorist infrastructure sites in four rounds of strikes on the group's Beirut stronghold.

IAF strikes Hezbollah targets in Dahieh

Near Disaster:

Air traffic controller violated regulations due to mobile phone

The Air Force has decided to send an air traffic controller, a reserve officer with the rank of captain, to eight days of detention and dismiss him due to a safety violation.

Air traffic controller violated regulations due to mobile phone

In humanitarian area:

IAF dismantles loaded launcher in southern Gaza

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians.

IAF dismantles loaded launcher in southern Gaza

Seconds from disaster:

Israeli plane took off without permission, was nearly shot down

An Israeli civilian aircraft took off without authorization, setting off sirens in central Israel and nearly causing the IAF to shoot it down.

Israeli plane took off without permission, was nearly shot down

In a civilian area

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers in southern Lebanon

IAF strikes the launchers from which projectiles were fired from Lebanon toward Acre and Ahihud earlier in the day.

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers in southern Lebanon

IDF reconsidering military burial for IAF combat navigator

The IAF is reconsidering allowing military burial for IAF reserve combat navigator Asaf Dagan after new evidence indicates he committed suicide while en route to reserve duty.

IDF reconsidering military burial for IAF combat navigator

In southern Lebanon

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers and storage facilities

Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken to mitigate the risk to civilians, including issuing advanced warnings to the population in the area.

IAF strikes Hezbollah command centers and storage facilities

Hezbollah targets struck in Beirut

The IAF struck command centers, weapons storage facilities, and terrorist infrastructure in the Dahieh area of Beirut.

Hezbollah targets struck in Beirut

IAF strikes Hezbollah munitions unit in Al Qusayr area of Syria

IDF states Hezbollah's munitions unit responsible for the storage of weapons in Lebanon has recently expanded its activities into Syria in the area of Al Qusayr, near the Syria-Lebanon border.

IAF strikes Hezbollah munitions unit in Al Qusayr area of Syria

IAF strikes Hezbollah intelligence HQ targets in Damascus

Sites belonging to Hezbollah’s central intelligence body struck in Damascus, Syria as IDF continues to degrade Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters.

IAF strikes Hezbollah intelligence HQ targets in Damascus

Report:

Nevatim base commander targeted by Iran for assassination

Iranian opposition media reports the target of the cell of 7 Azeri-Israelis who were arrested for spying for Iran is a high ranking general and air force commander.

Nevatim base commander targeted by Iran for assassination

IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers deep in Lebanon

The IDF struck Hezbollah command and control centers and terrorist infrastructure in the areas of Baalbek deep in Lebanon and Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers deep in Lebanon

Operated in humanitarian area

IAF strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Khan Yunis

Prior to the strike, numerous steps taken to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance and additional intelligence.

IAF strikes Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists in Khan Yunis