Israeli Air Force
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Israeli Air Force, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Rescue Team Departs for Colombia to Aid Earthquake Victims
Israel is sending an 80-member rescue and aid team to Colombia following a deadly earthquake that killed at least 265 people. The mission, led by retired Brigadier General Yossi P…
Israeli Political Leadership Approves More Targeted Killings in Gaza After Recent Pause
Israeli political leaders recently approved more targeted killings in Gaza after a period of restraint, leading to increased airstrikes and assassinations over the past three days…
Israeli Forces Kill Hamas Platoon Commander in Khan Yunis Airstrike
Israeli forces killed a Hamas platoon commander in an airstrike in Khan Yunis, Gaza, after he planned attacks on Israeli troops. This follows repeated Hamas violations and attacks…
Israeli Air Force Strikes Multiple Targets in Southern Lebanon Overnight
The Israeli Air Force struck three sites in southern Lebanon overnight, hitting two locations in Al-Mansouri and one in Deir Sirian.
Iraqi Pilot Defects to Israel with MiG-21 in Secret 1966 Mossad Operation
In 1966, Iraqi pilot Munir Redfa defected to Israel with a MiG-21 jet in a secret Mossad and Israeli Air Force operation. The pilot was covertly brought to Israel, trained, and us…
Israeli Forces Target Hamas Cell Leader in Northern Gaza Airstrike
Israeli forces struck a Hamas cell leader in northern Gaza responsible for planning attacks, amid rising ceasefire violations and a new UN mechanism to address breaches.
Israeli Air Force Conducts Unusual Strike in Gaza to Remove Immediate Threat
During a ceasefire in Gaza, the Israeli Air Force launched an unusual strike to neutralize an immediate threat without Chief of Staff approval.
Israel Eliminates Hamas Military Chief Muhammad Deif After Decades-Long Pursuit
Muhammad Deif, Hamas's elusive military chief, was killed by the Israeli Air Force near Khan Younis on July 13, 2024, after decades of evading capture. Deif was a key figure in Ha…
Former Mossad Official Downplays Threat of Syria’s Site 99, Highlights Israeli Intelligence Successes
A former Mossad official stated that the main nuclear threat from Syria’s Site 99 was eliminated in 2007 and praised Israeli and U.S. intelligence successes against Iran’s nuclear…
Former Mossad Chief Reveals Multiple Visits to Iran's Fordow Nuclear Site
Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen revealed he visited Iran's Fordow nuclear site multiple times. The site was attacked by Israel's Air Force with limited damage reported by Iran's A…
IDF Troops in Gaza Report Major Restrictions on Rules of Engagement Amid Ceasefire Talks
IDF soldiers in Gaza report a major change in engagement rules requiring Chief of Staff approval to neutralize threats before crossing a "yellow line." This shift, amid ceasefire…
IDF Northern Command Clarifies Unusual Aircraft Noise in Western Galilee as Routine Training
The IDF Northern Command confirmed that unusual aircraft noises in the Western Galilee were due to routine Air Force training, not a security event, maintaining current public saf…
US Army Conducts Special Training Featuring CH-53K Helicopter Rescuing F-15 After Iran Crash
The US Army recently showcased the CH-53K helicopter's ability to rescue an F-15 in a special training exercise following a crash in Iran. Israel plans to replace its Yas'ur helic…
Israeli Soldier Critically Injured in Lebanon Blast Undergoes Emergency Treatment in Haifa
An Israeli reservist, Dolev, was critically injured in a booby-trap explosion during a military operation in southern Lebanon and is now in intensive care at Rambam Hospital. Two…
Israel Introduces Advanced KC-46 Pegasus Refueling Aircraft to Transform Air Force Capabilities
Israel has introduced the KC-46 Pegasus, the world's most advanced aerial refueling aircraft, to its air force. Stationed at Nevatim Airbase, the tanker enhances Israel's strategi…
Israel Holds Senior Hamas Commander Responsible for 2011 Deadly Attack After Internal Hamas Conflict
Israel holds senior Hamas military commander Basel Salahiyeh, responsible for a 2011 deadly attack, after internal Hamas disputes led to his arrest and capture during recent Gaza…
IDF Faces Urgent Apache Helicopter Shortage as Purchase Approval Delays Risk Production Slot
The IDF urgently needs 12 new Apache helicopters, but delays in financial approval from Israel's Finance Ministry risk losing production slots and doubling costs. The Defense Mini…
Climber Falls in Keshet Cave, Israeli Rescue Teams Respond
A climber fell while rappelling in Keshet Cave, prompting a response from Nahariya police and Israeli emergency rescue teams, including a military helicopter.
16-Year-Old Dies in Western Galilee Cave While Rappelling
A 16-year-old boy died after falling while rappelling in Keshet Cave in the Western Galilee on Sunday evening. Rescue teams, including an Israeli Air Force helicopter and paramedi…
Haredi Boy Falls 40 Meters, Evacuated in Serious Condition by Unit 669
A Haredi boy fell 40 meters and was airlifted in serious condition by Unit 669 on August 9, 2026.
Israel Faces Critical Gaps in Air Cargo Emergency Plans Amid Regional Conflict
Israel's air cargo capacity sharply declined during recent conflicts with Iran, exposing the lack of a formal emergency plan to maintain civilian air freight. Private airlines and…
Israel’s Iron Beam Laser Defense System Expected Operational Only in Three Years
Israel’s Iron Beam laser defense system, delivered in late 2025, is not yet operational and expected to be fully ready in three to four years. Despite initial hype, the system was…
Prolonged Israel-Hamas War Fuels Dangerous Global Surge in Antisemitism
Retired Israeli Air Force commander Eitan Ben-Eliyahu warns that the Israel-Hamas war has sparked a dangerous global rise in antisemitism that will persist for years, reflecting h…
Israel Conducts Secret Arrow 3 Missile Defense Test Amid Iran Threats
Israel secretly tested its Arrow 3 missile defense system to counter Iranian ballistic missile threats, choosing not to publicize the event amid ongoing regional tensions. The Arr…
Israel Air Force Introduces Advanced SH-60F Seahawk Maritime Helicopter for Naval Operations
The Israeli Air Force has deployed the SH-60F Seahawk maritime helicopter to replace older models on Navy ships, enhancing Israel's naval capabilities in reconnaissance, anti-subm…
IDF Warns Political Restrictions Threaten Helicopter Fleet and Operational Freedom
The Israeli Air Force faces a potential shortage of helicopters amid political restrictions limiting IDF operations across multiple fronts, including Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and the…
Israel Successfully Tests AI-Enhanced Arrow Missile Defense System with US Collaboration
Israel and the US Missile Defense Agency successfully tested an AI-enhanced Arrow missile defense system, advancing Israel's aerial defense capabilities. The test incorporated new…
Mossad Chief Removes Two Senior Officials After Failed Iran Regime Change Operation
Mossad Chief Ronen Gofman removed two senior officials after a failed covert operation to overthrow Iran's regime, which involved Israeli-American cooperation and targeted former…
IDF Holds Funeral for Reserve Major Tamir Vaknin Killed in South Lebanon Clash
The IDF held a funeral for Reserve Major Tamir Vaknin, killed alongside Reserve Lt. Col. Harel Birenstock in southern Lebanon after their unit triggered a booby trap during a sear…
Israeli Air Force Strikes Hezbollah Targets in South Lebanon After Soldier Deaths
After two Israeli reservist soldiers were killed and four wounded in Majdal Zoun, the IDF conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, targeting weapons depots a…
Former Israeli Air Force Chief Warns Trump’s Military Leverage Is Weakening Over Strait of Hormuz Dispute
Retired Israeli Air Force Commander Eitan Ben Eliyahu warned that Donald Trump’s military leverage over the Strait of Hormuz dispute is weakening due to unresolved control issues…
Israeli Defense Minister Questions Troop Entry Into Booby-Trapped Building After Fatal Lebanon Incident
Two Israeli reservists were killed and four wounded in southern Lebanon after entering a booby-trapped building during an IDF search operation. Defense Minister Israel Katz questi…
Lebanese Delegation Pressures Israel to Limit Response to Hezbollah Violations in South Lebanon
Lebanese negotiators in Rome have pressured Israel to limit its military response to Hezbollah's ceasefire violations in southern Lebanon. Israel responded with airstrikes on Hezb…
Israeli Officer Accused of Spying for Iran Complains of Food Deprivation in Custody
An Israeli officer accused of spying for Iran complained of food deprivation in custody, prompting a court order for humane treatment. Investigations revealed his contact with Ira…
Israeli Air Force Helicopter and Unit 669 Rescue Injured Teen in Yehudiya Stream
Israeli Air Force and Unit 669 rescued a teen injured in Yehudiya Stream, while police and medics treated another injured teen in Banias Stream, both in northern Israel.
Israeli Navy Conducts Large-Scale Multi-Front Drill Amid Revolutionary Guards Threats
The Israeli Navy is conducting a large-scale multi-front exercise along its coast and in the Red Sea to prepare for attacks by Iran's Revolutionary Guards on strategic assets, inv…
Ukraine Uses Israeli Radar and Hellfire Missiles to Intercept Russian Drones
Ukraine has deployed the STASH air defense system using Israeli radar and Hellfire missiles to intercept Russian drones, achieving high success rates despite Israel's refusal to s…
Israeli Ministers Reject US-Backed Gaza Disarmament Plan, Warn It Rewards Terrorists
Israeli cabinet ministers have rejected a US-backed Gaza disarmament plan, accusing the US of rewarding terrorists. Despite a UN request to pause Israeli strikes for 14 days to fi…
Reports Emerge of Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Despite Peace Council Request
Israeli airstrikes were reported in the Gaza Strip despite a Peace Council request to avoid military actions, indicating continued conflict in the area.
Drone Strike Destroys IRGC Building in Central Tehran During With Kalbiya War
A missile strike destroyed an IRGC military building on Pardusi Street in Tehran on March 2, 2026, during the With Kalbiya war, captured in a viral car camera video. The attack wa…
Israeli System Could Have Prevented Deadly Firefighting Helicopter Crash in Greece
Two firefighting helicopters collided in Greece, killing two crew members. An Israeli-developed collision avoidance system, tested by the Israeli Air Force, could prevent such acc…
IDF Strikes Hezbollah Tunnel Network in Southern Lebanon's Ali Al-Taher Ridge
The Israeli Air Force struck Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon's Ali Al-Taher ridge overnight, reportedly using bunker-buster bombs to target militants underground.
Former Millionaire from Savion Shares Harrowing Journey from Prison to Family Law Advocate
Azriel Friedenberg, once a millionaire and close aide to Sierra Leone's ruler, fell from grace after a violent diamond dispute led to a lengthy prison sentence. After rebuilding h…
Kibbutz Family Combines Baking and Barefoot Therapy to Heal After October 7 Attacks
The Reizel family from Kibbutz Yad Mordechai shared how they endured the October 7 terror attacks, evacuated temporarily, and returned to rebuild their community. Paz Reizel devel…
Rinat Gabay Celebrates 52nd Birthday with Highlights from Her Career and Personal Life
Rinat Gabay, a prominent Israeli singer and actress known for her work in children’s entertainment, celebrated her 52nd birthday by reflecting on her diverse career from opera to…
Israeli Air Force Intelligence Uncovers Iran’s Air Defense Network, Secures Air Superiority
In 2023, Israeli Air Force intelligence successfully mapped Iran’s entire surface-to-air missile network, enabling precise airstrikes that weakened Iran’s air defenses and secured…
IDF Reactivates 'Defenders of the West' Squadron with SH-60F Seahawks to Boost Naval Defense
The Israeli Air Force has reactivated the "Defenders of the West" Squadron (193) at Palmachim Airbase, deploying SH-60F Seahawk helicopters to enhance maritime reconnaissance and…
Former Air Force Pilot Shay Kalach Joins Likud Primaries to Strengthen Jewish State
Retired Israeli Air Force pilot Shay Kalach is running in the Likud primaries to influence Israel's future by promoting Jewish identity, judicial reform, and security. He emphasiz…
