Israeli Air Force
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Israeli Air Force, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Rescue Team Returns After Successful Earthquake Aid Mission in Colombia
An Israeli rescue team completed a 12-day mission in Colombia after a major earthquake, rescuing 29 missing people and confirming no one remains missing in Cali. The team returned…
Israel Says Turkey's Attempt to Establish Presence at Syrian Airport Is Thwarted
Israel reports that Turkey's attempt to establish a presence at Idlib airport in Syria has been halted following an Israeli strike and diplomatic talks. Defense Minister Israel Ka…
Erdogan Vows Turkey Will Not Be Deterred by Provocations Amid Rising Tensions with Israel
Turkish President Erdogan vowed that provocations will not halt Turkey's progress amid rising tensions with Israel over Turkey's military presence in Syria. Israel recently struck…
Turkey Opens Antitrust Investigation Into Israeli Pharma Company Teva
Turkey's Competition Authority has opened an antitrust investigation into Israeli drugmaker Teva over alleged anti-competitive practices related to its Copaxone drug. Teva denies…
Israeli Border Police Officer Indicted for Assault and Sexual Harassment During Initiation Ceremony
An Israeli Border Police officer was indicted for repeatedly assaulting and sexually harassing a female colleague during a supposed initiation ceremony at a base near Jerusalem. T…
IDF Chief of Staff Meets US Air Force Commander to Discuss Regional Security and Cooperation
Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and Air Force Commander Amikam Norkin met with US Air Force Commander Kenneth Wilsbach on Sunday to discuss regional security and future cooperat…
Israeli Captive Rom Breslavski Reveals Harrowing Moment He Disclosed His Soldier Identity in Gaza
Israeli soldier Rom Breslavski, held captive in Gaza since October 7, revealed how he concealed his identity for six months before confessing under pressure to Islamic Jihad capto…
Israeli Forces Conduct Multiple Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Overnight
Israeli forces launched multiple airstrikes overnight targeting several locations in southern Lebanon, including Anabta and Al-Qantara, as part of intensified military activity.
US Offers $10 Million Reward for Iranian Revolutionary Guard Leaders Including Recently Killed Intelligence Chief
The US State Department offered up to $10 million for information on five senior IRGC commanders, including Majid Khadami, killed in an Israeli strike in April. The reward targets…
Israel Faces Urgent Need to Build New Airport as Ben Gurion Hits Capacity Limits
Israel's Ben Gurion Airport is nearing capacity, causing flight delays and soaring prices. Plans for a new airport at Ramat David, approved in 2014, were stalled due to political…
Druze Residents of As-Suwayda Rally in Support of Israel Amid Syrian Airstrikes
Druze leaders in As-Suwayda, Syria, held a convoy rally supporting Israel after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian bases, recalling past Israeli protection against Damascus's regime.
Israeli Air Force Strikes Hamas Weapons Depot in Northern Gaza Amid Ongoing Kite Terror
The Israeli Air Force struck a Hamas weapons depot in northern Gaza after warning civilians nearby. Concurrently, incendiary kite attacks from Gaza persist, prompting Israeli lead…
Businessman Noam Lanir Reveals Family Ties to Historic Altalena Ship Bombing
Israeli businessman Noam Lanir revealed his family's connection to the 1948 Altalena ship bombing after its wreckage was found off Israel's coast. His great-uncle commanded the sh…
Israeli Humanitarian Group to Open Clinic Treating 10,000 Children in Gaza Refugee Camp
An Israeli humanitarian group, Natan, will open a clinic in Gaza's Al-Karara refugee camp on September 1 to provide medical care to 10,000 children in the Gaza Children Village pr…
Opinion Piece Critiques Left-Wing Hypocrisy in Israeli Political Discourse and Institutions
An opinion article critiques the Israeli left's automatic labeling of Netanyahu and right-wing decisions as politically motivated without evidence, exposing hypocrisy in portrayin…
Iranian Rial Plummets to Historic Low Amid Deepening Economic Crisis
Iran's rial has collapsed to a record low amid worsening economic conditions driven by war, US sanctions, and trade disruptions. Inflation and unemployment are rising sharply, foo…
IDF Chief Reveals Air Force Wing's Unprecedented Secret Operations
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir revealed that the Air Force wing has conducted secret operations farther than ever before, praising their unprecedented capabilities and extended act…
Miki Peled, Creator of Israel's Festigal, Passes Away at 87
Miki Peled, the influential Israeli producer behind the Festigal and Hasidic Song Festival, died at 87. Born in Romania and immigrating to Israel in 1948, Peled shaped Israeli ent…
US Navy Unveils AIM-494 Malice Air-to-Air Missile with Over 500 km Range
The US Navy introduced the AIM-494 Malice, a long-range air-to-air missile exceeding 463 km, designed to counter Chinese threats and enhance carrier-based strike capabilities. It…
Syria Confirms Secret Meeting With Israeli Intelligence Officials in Jordan
Syria confirmed a secret meeting in Jordan between its foreign minister and Israeli intelligence officials to ease tensions and discuss a security agreement. The talks followed an…
Mossad Chief Meets Syrian Foreign Minister in Rare Security Dialogue to Ease Tensions
Mossad Chief Ronen Gofman met with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal al-Miqdad to ease tensions following an Israeli airstrike in Syria, agreeing to continue security talks.
Senior Israeli Intelligence Official Warns of Turkish Military Buildup Near Israel
A senior Israeli intelligence official warned that Turkey's expanding military presence in Syria could lead to Turkish tanks in the Golan and naval forces near Israel. Turkey's gr…
Israeli Security Officials Warn Turkey Is Rival, Not Enemy, Amid Regional Tensions
Israeli security officials label Turkey a rival amid regional tensions and recent strikes near Israel's border, stressing vigilance against emerging threats. Syrian officials repo…
El Al Captain Hagai Mayer Elected Chairman of Israeli Pilots Association
Hagai Mayer, an experienced El Al captain and former IDF pilot, has been elected chairman of the Israeli Pilots Association, pledging to strengthen Israeli aviation amid complex g…
Israel Seeks to Avoid Turning Turkey Into an Enemy Amid Syria Tensions
Israel aims to avoid turning Turkey into an enemy despite rising tensions over Turkey's military presence in Syria, maintaining communication while warning it will act if Turkish…
Israel's Air Force Enhances Reach with Second KC-46 'Gideon' Tanker Jet Arrival
Israel's Air Force has bolstered its strategic reach with the arrival of a second KC-46 'Gideon' tanker at Nevatim Airbase, enhancing fighter jet endurance and operational indepen…
Israel Warns Syria Before Striking Abu al-Duhur Airport Over Turkish Radar Threats
Israel warned Syria before striking the Abu al-Duhur airbase to prevent Turkish radar systems from threatening Israeli jets. The strike was recommended multiple times by the Israe…
Israeli Air Force Transfers Attack Helicopter Squadron North After October 7 Lessons
Following the October 7 conflict, the Israeli Air Force moved its 190th attack helicopter squadron from southern Ramon Airbase to northern Ramat David to improve rapid response al…
US Approves $4.5 Billion Sale of KC-46 Tanker Jets to Qatar Amid Regional Tensions
The US approved Qatar's purchase of four KC-46 tanker jets for $4.5 billion, enhancing Qatar's long-range strike capabilities amid regional tensions. Deliveries are expected post-…
US Envoy Claims Israel Provoked Turkey Ahead of Elections with Syria Airstrike
US Ambassador Tom Barrett accused Israel of provoking Turkey with a recent airstrike in Syria to influence Israeli elections. Turkey denied military presence at the targeted base…
Ahmad al-Sharaa Emerges as New Northern Threat to Israel Amid Syrian Turmoil
Ahmad al-Sharaa, backed by Turkey and Iran, is now a recognized threat to Israel from northern Syria. Israel's recent airstrike near Idlib aimed to deter Turkish-backed forces fro…
IDF Strikes Building in South Lebanon After Suspected Security Breach
The IDF struck a building in southern Lebanon after suspects crossed the security zone line near Barashit, posing a threat to Israeli forces. The attack targeted Hezbollah militan…
IDF Airstrikes Target Building After Suspects Cross From Lebanon Into Israeli Territory
Israeli Kfir Brigade troops spotted suspects crossing from Lebanon into Israel near Braishit, prompting an IDF airstrike on a building deemed threatening. The IDF reaffirmed its d…
Former Mossad Official Warns Erdogan's Growing Threat to Israel and Europe
Former Mossad official Oded Eilam warns that Turkish President Erdogan's strategic moves threaten Israel and Europe, including military provocations and control over refugee flows…
IDF Receives Second Boeing KC-46 Refueling Aircraft at Nevatim Airbase
The Israeli Air Force received its second Boeing KC-46 refueling aircraft at Nevatim Airbase, part of a six-plane purchase from the US to strengthen aerial refueling capacity.
IDF Kills Hamas Terrorist in Gaza Linked to October 7 Hostage Crisis and Prisoner Release Ceremony
The IDF killed a Hamas terrorist in Gaza involved in the October 7 hostage crisis and the 2023 prisoner release ceremony. The strikes targeted militants planning attacks and were…
Mossad Secures Soviet MiG-21 Fighter Jet in 1965 Intelligence Coup
Israeli Actor Michael Hanegbi Reveals Childhood Abuse and ADHD Diagnosis
Israeli actor Michael Hanegbi revealed enduring childhood psychological abuse and a late ADHD diagnosis that reshaped his self-understanding and career. Despite early mistreatment…
Israeli Air Force Adds Advanced Boeing 767-Based Refueling Aircraft to Fleet
The Israeli Air Force has integrated its second advanced Boeing 767-based aerial refueling aircraft, enhancing its strategic capabilities with extended operational endurance and l…
IDF Helicopter Squadron 190 Relocates from Southern Ramon to Northern Ramat David Base
The Israeli Air Force has relocated Combat Helicopter Squadron 190 from Ramon Airbase in southern Israel to Ramat David Airbase in the north, following lessons from the October 7…
Golan Criticizes Israeli Airstrikes in Syria, Highlighting Risks of Left-Wing Government
Yair Golan condemned Israel's recent airstrike in Syria as reckless and politically motivated, warning it endangers relations with Turkey and allies. Defense Minister Israel Katz…
Turkey Denies Military Presence at Syrian Airbase Targeted by Israel, Condemns Strikes
Turkey denies any military presence at the Syrian airbase targeted by Israel near Idlib and condemns the strikes as threats to regional stability. Syria confirms no Turkish base w…
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Eight Hamas Police Commanders Including Women's Police Chief in Gaza City
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City killed eight senior Hamas police commanders, including the head of the women's police department, targeting the Hamas police headquarters and weake…
Israel Moves to Produce Smart Bombs Locally to Reduce US Dependence
Israel is expanding local production of smart bombs like JDAM kits to reduce reliance on US munitions amid prolonged conflict. The move addresses supply vulnerabilities highlighte…
Israeli Leadership Criticized for Lack of Clear Strategy in Iran Conflict
Retired Brigadier General Ran Kochav criticizes Israeli political leadership for lacking clear strategic direction in the conflict with Iran, despite strong military successes. He…
Israeli Entrepreneur Transforms Family Biscuit Business Into Iconic Brand with Global Reach
An Israeli businessman born in 1965 in Tel Aviv transformed his grandfather's family biscuit factory into a renowned brand with international markets. Starting work at 15, he mode…
US Military Secretly Establishes Alternative Shipping Route Through Strait of Hormuz
The US military has secretly established an alternative shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, enabling the transport of about 10 million barrels of oil daily despite region…
Israel Strikes Syrian Airbase Amid Rising Tensions with Turkey and Arab World Condemnation
Israel conducted airstrikes on a Syrian airbase used by Turkish forces, escalating tensions with Turkey and drawing widespread condemnation from Arab countries and the U.S. The at…
