Tag: Israel Air Force

Unconfirmed Arab media reports said that one person was killed and a number of others were injured in the attack.

After the crash, a second UAV of the Israel Air Force destroyed the crashed aircraft on the ground.

Hezbollah denied that Israel had carried out any raids on Syria’s borders. Other than to say it was “aware” of the reports, the IDF declined to comment.

“In-depth investigation reflects the learning at all levels, both at headquarters and in the field, and it will make the IAF better.”

“Hezbollah and Iran are trying to entrench themselves in the area ... [But we] sent a clear message to our enemies; we’re determined to defend our sovereignty and respond with force and wisdom to any threat.”

Ben Gurion International Airport is considered a prime military target.

"We have not encountered a tunnel like this one before," said IDF Spokesperson Brigadier General Ronen Manlis.

The air strikes were focused on "terrorist infrastructure in the southern border town of Rafiah," which straddles the Gaza-Egypt border.

"The severe shooting on Friday proved once again that Iran ... is playing with the lives of Gaza residents and is likely to lead the Gaza Strip to escalation after years of security calm."

"We are an island in a very stormy sea," Netanyahu told the new IAF fighter pilots.

Explosions from Gaza rattled the windows as far away as Ashdod. Listen to the embedded video.

A barrage of alarms blared through the middle of the night, waking families up out of a sound sleep in southern Israel.

Syrian regime forces claimed to have intercepted three of the six missiles fired at the positions, according to Syrian state television.

The main focus of this year's Blue Flag aerial exercise has been on reconnaissance, air strikes and SEAD operations.

Close to 100 aircraft and hundreds of fighter pilots and support crews are based at Ovdah Air Base for the Blue Flag exercise.

Syrian weapons are shared with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah guerrilla group that is dedicated to Israel's annihilation.

Israeli aircraft appeared only after Egyptian Air Force pilots completed their own missions in northern Sinai against Islamic State terrorist forces near Rafah and Sheikh Zuweid.

Netanyahu also said that Iran would have an arsenal of nuclear weapons within 8-10 years if the nuclear deal is not changed.

The new U.S. air base will “improve our defense, in discovery and interception, and in preparedness," said IAF Brig. Gen. Tzvika Haimovitch.

The drill is focused on preparing Israeli soldiers to do battle with Hezbollah in any future conflict.

One of the simulations involves an initial attack by the guerrilla group via an “invasion” by dozens of IDF fighters infiltrating border towns.

"This purchase is yet more evidence of the depth of our security relationship with our great friend, the United States," said Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman.

Israel expects to take delivery of another two F-35 jets sometime in October.

"The Israeli Air Force gives the IDF unprecedented strength. Our enemies cannot imagine its quality and scope."

The IDF Chief of Staff said Norkin was a natural choice for the position after “years of excellence.”

Arab sources said Israeli fighter pilots carried out six air strikes in northern Gaza.

The missile is equipped with an electro-optical seeker that tracks a target using artificial intelligence features.

President Reuven Rivlin told the winners: 'The Israeli public does not know how much it owes you.'

According to Arab media the raid in the central Gaza Strip shelled an empty field east of Wadi Gaza, with no casualties reported.

'I have a recommendation to the people of Lebanon: Hezbollah has chosen to stay and infiltrate some of your homes – if you leave your homes as soon as the conflict erupts you will not be harmed.'