News and updates about IAF

Israeli Air Force resumes training exercises

Training will focus on increasing the IAF's readiness for war in the northern arena and will include massive, long-range strikes, flying deep into enemy territory, and surprise exercises.

Israeli Air Force resumes training exercises

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IDF eliminates terrorists from the air

IDF troops eliminated approximately 15 terrorists over the past day. During joint IDF and IAF operational activity in Khan Yunis, a fighter jet struck and destroyed a Hamas weapons storage facility.

IDF eliminates terrorists from the air

IDF strikes Hezbollah sites in Lebanon

Officials in Lebanon say at least one civilian was killed and several others injured in the Israeli strikes in the Beqaa Valley.

IDF strikes Hezbollah sites in Lebanon

Nasrallah:

'Mobile phones are deadly Israeli agents'

The Hezbollah leader has warned his people to avoid mobile phones, claiming that Israel uses them to locate targets for airstrikes.

'Mobile phones are deadly Israeli agents'

Hezbollah vows 'response' to IAF airstrikes

Lebanese terror group vows to retaliate to Israel's retaliation of its killing of 1, wounding of 8 in barrage on Tzfat yesterday.

Hezbollah vows 'response' to IAF airstrikes

IDF confirms:

Airstrike kills Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces commander

Ali Muhammad Aldbas was amongst those who directed the terrorist attack at the Megiddo Junction in Israel in March 2023.

Airstrike kills Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces commander

IAF Commander:

'Hezbollah will continue to pay'

The Israeli Air Force held an operational conference at the Palmachim Airbase during which the IAF's central work plan for 2024, defined as a year of warfare, was presented.

'Hezbollah will continue to pay'

IDF fighter jet eliminates October 7th terrorist

IDF troops are continuing to operate in western Khan Yunis and conduct targeted raids in the northern and central Gaza Strip.

IDF fighter jet eliminates October 7th terrorist

IDF confirms:

IAF base damaged by Hezbollah missile strike

IDF emphasized that the regular operations of the unit were not disrupted..

IAF base damaged by Hezbollah missile strike

IDF eliminates terror cell attempting to launch UAVs at Israel

Hezbollah terrorists attempted to launch hostile aircraft from a civilian area in Maroun El Ras, adjacent to the border with Israel.

IDF eliminates terror cell attempting to launch UAVs at Israel

IAF Chief of Staff:

'Claims of indiscriminate bombing are misleading'

Brigadier General Omer Tischler discussed the IAF's operations planning principles and addressed misleading claims about its operations.

'Claims of indiscriminate bombing are misleading'

Request rejected:

Israel asked for fighter helicopters - the US said no

Report: Israel requested additional Apache helicopters to relieve burden on IAF squadrons - and the US said no.

Israel asked for fighter helicopters - the US said no

Israeli airstrikes target special Iranian logisitical unit

The recent Israeli bombing in the Damascus region targeted a unit specifically tasked with transferring arms from Iran to Syria.

Israeli airstrikes target special Iranian logisitical unit

How the IAF wiped out much of Hamas' Aerial Unit

Hamas aerial detection system was hidden inside water heaters on the roofs of civilian houses in the Gaza Strip.

How the IAF wiped out much of Hamas' Aerial Unit

Protecting Israel’s skies:

Long-range aerial threats thwarted by IAF

Watch: IAF intercepts cruise missiles, hostile aircraft, threatening Israeli airspace.

Long-range aerial threats thwarted by IAF

In response to recent launches:

IAF destroys Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IAF aircraft strike terrorist infrastructure, a command and control center, and military sites in which Hezbollah terrorists were operating.

IAF destroys Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

How Hamas fires rockets from IDF-controlled territory

Aerial footage shows how Hamas continues to fire rockets at Israel even from areas already conquered by the IDF.

How Hamas fires rockets from IDF-controlled territory

Syria claims:

Israel struck targets in the Damascus area

Syrian military official says the Syrian air defense systems intercepted some of the missiles.

Israel struck targets in the Damascus area

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

IAF fighter jets strike Hezbollah launch posts, terror infrastructure, and a military compound.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

'Something we've dreamt of':

IAF carried out 10,000 cooperative airstrikes since war began

According to the IDF, the cooperation between the ground forces and IAF is one of the most prominent elements in the IDF’s ground operation.

IAF carried out 10,000 cooperative airstrikes since war began

Air Force chief:

'We've struck thousands of Hamas terrorists, we'll get them all'

Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar says 'the face of Gaza will change, we will continue to hit them until we complete our mission: to destroy Hamas.'

'We've struck thousands of Hamas terrorists, we'll get them all'

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'There will be no ceasefire without the return of the hostages'

The Prime Minister toured the Ramon Air Base and was briefed on the use of F-16I fighter jets.

'There will be no ceasefire without the return of the hostages'

The IAF's viral video sensation

An IAF radio recording released to the public has garnered ten million views and thousands of imitations online.

The IAF's viral video sensation

IDF strikes military infrastructure in Syrian territory

The strike is in response to launches from Syria toward Israeli territory earlier in the day.

IDF strikes military infrastructure in Syrian territory

IDF thwarts aerial threat in the area of the Red Sea

IAF forces intercepted hostile targets in the area of the Red Sea on Friday morning.

IDF thwarts aerial threat in the area of the Red Sea

Hamas places missile launch pad next to mosque and preschool

The Israeli Navy struck a surface-to-air missile launch pad in Khan Yunis that was situated next to a mosque and a preschool.

Hamas places missile launch pad next to mosque and preschool

Defense Minister Gallant:

'It may take time, but in the end there will be no more Hamas'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that Israel's victory will come from a combination of its aerial and ground capabilities.

'It may take time, but in the end there will be no more Hamas'

Terrorist from Hamas' special naval forces eliminated

IAF and Israeli naval forces eliminate Hamas special naval forces operative who was involved in terror attacks against Israel from the sea.

Terrorist from Hamas' special naval forces eliminated

Air Force commander:

'We're clearing threats for a safe ground incursion'

IAF Commander Tomer Bar says that his forces are ready to act on all fronts.

'We're clearing threats for a safe ground incursion'

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IDF destroys Hamas drone launch sites on Gaza roofs

'This is another example of how Hamas uses civilian buildings for military purposes,' IDF says.

IDF destroys Hamas drone launch sites on Gaza roofs

2 senior Hamas leaders killed in Gaza airstrikes

Hamas economy minister, senior member of political bureau, killed in IDF retaliatory strikes.

2 senior Hamas leaders killed in Gaza airstrikes

IAF planes bring hundreds of soldiers home from Europe

Israel has recalled hundreds of soldiers, who were outside the country when the war began, to fight on the Gaza border.

IAF planes bring hundreds of soldiers home from Europe

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IDF aircrafts strike terrorists in Gaza

IDF continues strikes in Gaza, including a rocket launch site, operational command centers and targeted a number of terrorists.

IDF aircrafts strike terrorists in Gaza

Syrian media reports:

Israel attacks Iranian arms shipment west of Damascus

According to Syrian media, the Israeli Air Force has carried out an attack near the Al-Assad and Al-Dimas villages

Israel attacks Iranian arms shipment west of Damascus

IDF continues to strike Hamas targets in Gaza

The IDF struck a military post belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip

IDF continues to strike Hamas targets in Gaza

Israel and USA hold joint missile defense drill

A series of simulations was held to enhance operational competence with all layers of Israel's missile systems.

Israel and USA hold joint missile defense drill

IAF completes joint exercise with Greek air force

Participating in the exercise were dozens of fighter jets from various squadrons, refueling tankers and the IAF’s surveillance aircraft.

IAF completes joint exercise with Greek air force

Yes it's an emergency - an IDF Tzav 8!

First step, Tsav 8, to e followed by legislative and institutional changes, real ones. Op-ed.

Yes it's an emergency - an IDF Tzav 8!

Liberman:

'IAF chief proved the gov't is willing to sacrifice the IDF'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: Serious questions have been raised about Netanyahu's competence and ability to lead the State of Israel.

'IAF chief proved the gov't is willing to sacrifice the IDF'

Gallant working to reach agreement on reasonability standard

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is working to reach a consensus on the reasonability standard, fearing mass refusal to serve in the IDF.

Gallant working to reach agreement on reasonability standard

Hundreds of IAF reserve pilots to refuse service

Several hundred IAF pilots intend not to report for reserve duty due to the judicial reform.

Hundreds of IAF reserve pilots to refuse service

IAF receives three new F-35s

The newly delivered fighters bring Israel's fleet of F-35s to 39.

IAF receives three new F-35s

IAF commander: 'Call for reservists to continue service'

In an unusual message to IAF commanding officers, IAF commander Tomer Bar addressed the judicial reform and calls to refuse to serve.

IAF commander: 'Call for reservists to continue service'

IDF, US Central Command, complete joint air force exercise

IDF, US Central Command, complete 3rd Juniper Oak Exercise of the year. The exercise also included combat scenarios in the cyber dimension.

IDF, US Central Command, complete joint air force exercise

'We back any act of protest':

IAF senior officials sign letter supporting not volunteering

Hundreds of former Air Force officials, including a fmr. Chief of Staff, signed a letter supporting anti-government protesters.

IAF senior officials sign letter supporting not volunteering

4 air force pilots refuse to report for duty

Refusals follow passage of limitation of reasonableness standard in first reading.

4 air force pilots refuse to report for duty

Report:

Israeli Air Force strikes Iranian arms depots in Syria

For the second time this week, Israeli planes reportedly struck Syria. The Syrian air defense system was not activated.

Israeli Air Force strikes Iranian arms depots in Syria

Graduation ceremony held for 33 new IAF pilots

The 186th Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony was held today at the Hatzerim Air Force Base.

Graduation ceremony held for 33 new IAF pilots

Second time in a month:

Unannounced IDF exercise causes public panic

Less than a month after an explosion worried civilians in southern Israel, northern residents concerned by heavy fighter jet traffic.

Unannounced IDF exercise causes public panic

Saudi Media:

Israel struck secret Iranian unit in Syria

According to the report, in May, Israel struck a secret Iranian unit charged with building missiles and precision weapons.

Israel struck secret Iranian unit in Syria

'There’s a child, hold fire'

IAF aborts strike after identifying children near terror target

The aircraft had to hold their fire after two children were identified in striking range of the target.

IAF aborts strike after identifying children near terror target

IAF holds award ceremony for Israel Dog Unit

The IAF thanked the Israel Dog Unit for taking part in an escape exercise in southern Israel with a special awards ceremony.

IAF holds award ceremony for Israel Dog Unit

After tense night:

Reports of ceasefire in the Gaza Strip

IDF fighter jets strike Hamas targets in Gaza. One rocket hits yard of home, no injuries. IDF permits residents to resume regular routines.

Reports of ceasefire in the Gaza Strip

For the first time:

IAF flyover to pass Elon Moreh, Itamar, Beit El and Mevo Dotan

The flyover, which will take place in honor of Israel’s 75th Independence Day, signifies unity between Judea and Samaria and the IDF.

IAF flyover to pass Elon Moreh, Itamar, Beit El and Mevo Dotan

Israel Dog Unit holds joint exercise with IAF

The exercise was held over four days in the deserts of southern Israel.

Israel Dog Unit holds joint exercise with IAF

Over 100 IAF craft to take part in Independence Day flyover

IDF completing training and preparations for events on Israel's 75th Independence Day next week.

Over 100 IAF craft to take part in Independence Day flyover

Watch: IAF shoots down drone from Gaza

IDF publishes footage of UAV which was brought down over Gaza this morning.

Watch: IAF shoots down drone from Gaza

IDF: Drone shot down from Syria likely Iranian

Iranian drone crossed into Israeli airspace before being shot down. Another UAV shot down over Gaza today.

IDF: Drone shot down from Syria likely Iranian

IDF scrambles fighter jets, downs aircraft near Syrian border

IAF fighters, helicopters scrambled after aircraft violates Israeli airspace from Syria.

IDF scrambles fighter jets, downs aircraft near Syrian border

IAF commander:

Reserve pilots who do not report for duty will be expelled

Maj. Gen Tomer Bar told senior officers in a closed meeting that pilots who refuse duty in protest would be expelled from their squadrons.

Reserve pilots who do not report for duty will be expelled