Israeli Air Force

Another IAF officer arrested after placing Polymarket bets on attacks in Iran, Yemen

In a similar case in May an IAF officer claimed that "the entire Israel Air Force is involved in gambling."

Polymarket logo appears in this illustration taken April 22, 2026.
A Palestinian man walks past the rubble of buildings destroyed by the IDF in Khan Yunis, the southern Gaza Strip, August 11, 2026

IDF strikes Hamas terror cell, resuming preemptive strikes despite Trump's Gaza deal

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir meets with soldiers in southern Lebanon, July 4, 2026.

Israeli youth eager for combat, majority see IDF as victorious - poll

The US Air Force Thunderbirds fly up the Hudson River over New York City on August 4, 2026. The Thunderbirds performed at the Air Dot Show New York in Orange County, NY and are next headlining the Rochester International Airshow.

Controlled chaos: Inside Israel's air traffic during unprecedented US-Israel strikes - interview


Israeli Air Force says it dropped 135,000 bombs in recent wars, warns of Syrian military rebuild

The Israel Air Force dropped 135,000 bombs in recent years of conflict, including 23,860 requested directly by ground forces for immediate support in Gaza and Lebanon.

Illustrative Israeli F16s.

Independence Day in israel: Reflecting on war, peace, and uncertainty

This year’s Independence Day in Israel brings a mix of celebration and somber reflection, as tensions with Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran continue to shape the nation's future.

The Jerusalem Dispatch

WATCH: IDF destroys over 1,000 Hezbollah terror sites in southern Lebanon, seizing weapons

The IDF dismantled more than 1,000 Hezbollah terror sites in southern Lebanon, uncovering a wide range of weapons the terror group planned to use to attack IDF soldiers.

IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published April 28, 2026.

IAF pilots took off under fire, bypassing commander in Lebanon helicopter attack, probe finds

The Israel Air Force has completed a preliminary investigation into an incident in southern Lebanon, where Hezbollah attempted to target a medical evacuation helicopter with a drone.

An IAF Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk demonstrating a simulated evacuation operation at the fighter pilot's graduation ceremony, June 24, 2013; illustrative.

WATCH: IDF attacks 100 km. deep into Lebanon for first time in weeks

Even after Israel attacked Hezbollah's weapons storage and rocket-related weaponry in the Bekaa Valley, it still did not attack Hezbollah in Beirut.

Smoke rises as the IDF strikes targets in southern Lebanon near the border as seen from the Upper Galilee in northern Israel on April 27, 2026.

WATCH: IDF helicopter evacuates wounded soldiers amid heavy fire, drone impacts meters away

The Air Force helicopter took off from the scene within seconds to avoid a direct hit after detecting additional drones launched into the area.

An Israeli military helicopter flies near the Israeli border with Lebanon, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 28, 2026.

Israeli Air Force technicians indicted for spying on IDF chief, Ben-Gvir at Iran's behest

According to the indictment, the soldiers conducted a variety of missions for Iran, including an instance in which one of them sent an Iranian agent training materials.

IDF technicians prepare a fighter jet for operational activity, August 24, 2025

Two Israel Air Force technicians charged with spying for Iran - KAN

Two Israeli Air Force technicians are set to be charged with espionage for Iran after allegedly leaking sensitive documents during Operation Roaring Lion.

 Israel Air Force fighter jet F-15, at the Tel Nor airforce base. January 01, 2024.

IDF killed 20 Hezbollah terrorists, struck over 70 targets in op. prior to Lebanon ceasefire

According to the IDF, the operation was conducted around Dibbin, approximately 12 km. inside Lebanese territory, by the 91st Division, in coordination with the Israeli Air Force.

IDF TROOPS from the 769th Brigade in the area of Dibbin in southern Lebanon.

IAF pilot reveals he considered recording keepsakes for his family during Operation Roaring Lion

An IAF pilot shared how he contemplated recording a message for his family during Operation Roaring Lion, focusing on the mission despite the emotional challenges.

An Israeli F-16 taking off at an undisclosed location, published on March 11, 2026.