Tag: IAF
Weather Forecast: Chance of Rockets Raining on Sharon’s Funeral
An Iron Dome and additional steps are being deployed so that Gazan rockets don't hit anyone at Ariel Sharon's funeral.
Air Force Bombs Terror Sites in Gaza
The Israeli Air Force late Thursday night aircraft targeted a terror infrastructure site in central Gaza and three concealed rocket launchers in the northern...
Air Force ‘Retaliates’ for Latest Rocket Attack
The Israeli Air Force attacked two terror targets in Gaza Thursday night, a short time after terrorists in attacked the coastal area south of...
IDF Uses Ground Forces in Gaza Strike
Besides the air force, the IDF used ground forces in the retaliatory attack on targets in Gaza. Tanks and infantry took part in 6...
IAF Attacks Gaza Target
The Israel Air Force attacked a Hamas training base in northern Gaza Tuesday afternoon, in retaliation for the killing of an Israeli civilian contractor...
Israeli Planes Fly over Southern Lebanon after Murder of Soldier
Lebanese media reported that Israeli warplanes carried out surveillance flights over southern Lebanon in Tuesday, as Lebanese, United Nations and Israeli officials try to...
IAF Targets Terrorist Sites in Gaza after Mortar Shell Attack
Hamas never has held its fire for very long. The recent escalation in violence suggests it is acting out of weakness and not of strength, knowing Israel will retaliate every time, as it did again Tuesday.
Gaza Terrorists Attack with Mortars; IDF Retaliates
Israel Air Force aircraft targeted two concealed rocket launchers in northern Gaza early Thursday afternoon after terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza attacked with two mortar...
A Message to Iran – IAF Midair Refueling
The IAF practiced complex mid-air refuelings this week in an apparent message to Iran that they are within reach.
Israel Wary of Hezbollah, Increases Air Surveillance in Lebanon
Approximately a dozen Israeli Air Force jetfighters carried out reconnaissance flights over Lebanon since Friday, reflecting the high alert over possible attacks on Israel...
Iron Dome Fell Short, Grads Hit Residential Areas
IAF is investigating how the Grad rockets got through the Iron Dome defense system.
Israel Strikes Back
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck back at Lebanon, hitting a terrorist target near Beirut, Lebanon early Friday morning.
IAF Overflying Lebanon
Lebanese sources are reporting that a large number of IAF fighter planes are currently overflying Lebanon. The Lebanese army has said that the IAF...
Hundreds of US Air Force Officials in Israel for Joint Drill
Hundreds of US Air Force personnel have arrived to Israel for the purpose of participating in the joint "Juniper Stallion 13" exercise, one of...
Air Force Flies over Lebanon, Rebels Claim IAF Hit Missile Convoy
Syrian rebels claimed on Saturday that the Israeli Air Force bombed a convoy of missiles headed from Syria for Hezbollah, while Lebanon reported that...
669 Rescues Downed F-16 Pilots (Video)
Following an F-16 crash, the IDF special rescue unit 669 pulls out the flight crew from the Mediterranean ocean.
F-16 Breaks Up in Mid-Air near Gaza, Pilot and Navigator Rescued
Drama off the Gaza coast: The pilot and navigator of an F-16i training jet were rescued from sea one after after their plane's engine died and broke up on Sunday.
IAF Class Graduates, Including Fighter Pilot who had Tourette’s
A statistical breakdown of the latest class of IAF graduates, including one who suffered from Tourette's Syndrome as a child.
Wishy-Washy West Endangers Israel with Russian Missiles for Assad
The West has played one too many games in the Syria disaster. After it lifts the arms embargo to rebels, Russia says it will arm Assad with game-changing missiles. For Israel, it is not a game.
Iron Domes Redeployed to North
In light of the recent IAF activities in Syria, Israel has repositioned two Iron Dome anti-missile batteries to the country's north.
One has been placed near Tzfat...
Israel Hits Long Range Iranian Missiles Sent to Hezbollah via Syria
The Fateh-110 is a single-stage missile produced by Iran, with at least a 200-mile range and a payload of 1500 lbs.
Reports of Israeli Attack on Syrian Chemical Weapons Site
There were many reports that Israeli jets flew over Syrian President's palace on Saturday, but did they also bomb a chemical weapons site nearby?
Report: Israeli Planes Bombed Hizbullah Spy Post in Lebanon
Israel bombed a Hizbullah listening post in Lebanon Sunday night, unaffected by Syrian and Iran threats to retaliate for the bombing of anti-aircraft missiles on the their to Hizbullah.
Russia: Air Strike Unacceptable, No Matter the Reason
There are fears that the Israeli strike could draw others into the Syrian conflict.
Syria Claims Israel Bombed ‘Research Center’
Syria has admitted that Israel attacked, but it claims the bombing was aimed at a “research center,” while virtually all other sources said the targets were anti-aircraft missiles for Hizbullah.
Report: IDF Attacked Weapons Convoys on Syrian Border
The Lebanese army reported a heavy presence of Israeli jets over its territory throughout the night.