IAF

Israel Air Force. Air born branch of Israel Defence Forces astablished in 1948, currently headed by Amir Eshel.

Israeli pilots who took part in strikes on Iran: 'A sense of national duty'

Meet the Israeli Air Force team behind Operation "Days of Repentance" as they share behind-the-scenes information on preparations, risks, and mission reflections.

By PELED ARBELI
31/10/2024

'I don't think they would've gotten far,' IDF Brig. Gen. says of Hezbollah's planned invasion

Northern Command also believes that if Hezbollah had attempted an incursion along the northern border on October 7, it would not have reached as far as initially planned.

By AVI ASHKENAZI
30/10/2024

IDF eliminates Mustafa Ahmad Shahadi, Radwan Force deputy commander

Shahadi's targeting was part of a broader effort by the IDF to diminish the Radwan Force's ability to plan and execute its terror activities.

By BEN EDIDIN
30/10/2024

Elite Unit 669 in operation: Some 1,800 wounded soldiers evacuated since war began

Unit 669 is an elite unit which has for specialization the rescue of both soldiers and civilians under any condition or in any location.

IAF strikes rocket launcher that fired at Ma'alot-Tarshiha, pounds Hezbollah across Lebanon

The Hezbollah rocket killed 24-year-old Israeli Arab Mohammad Naim and wounded several others. 

F-16 fighter jet of the 117th First Jet Squadron

Israeli fighter jets narrowly avoid collision after control tower blunder

"The crews responded quickly and professionally, preventing a serious safety incident," the IDF reportedly said in response.

Radar systems in Iran breached prior to Israel's Saturday counter-strike

Due to this possible breach, Iran's ability to intercept targets was limited and allowed the Israeli air force to penetrate Iranian airspace.

After reservist commits suicide, sister blasts gov’t’s ‘absurd’ PTSD policy

Dagan described her brother’s struggles, saying, “My mother dedicated her life to trying to save Asaf… He exhibited all the classic symptoms of PTSD.”

‘No enemy is beyond reach’: Air force chief commends pilots after Iran strikes

The exchange, captured in an audio recording between Bar and IAF pilot Lt. Col. S, was published by the IDF on Saturday evening.

What Israel achieved in Operation Days of Repentance

The results of Operation Days of Repentance are still unclear, but the burning question is whether it ended the cycle of attacks between the two countries or renewed them.

26/10/2024
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