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Israel was prepared to down flydubai flight with 166 Israelis onboard during attempted hijacking

Had flight 1073 continued toward Israel and reached a predetermined distance, Israeli fighter jets would have entered Jordanian airspace to investigate the aircraft, two sources told CBS News.

Flydubai plane seen at the Ben-Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, September 30, 2026.
An El Al aircraft is seen at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026; illustrative.

‘No way this is a malfunction’: Israeli officer reveals tense moments after flydubai hijack signal

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

IDF failed to defend Paga Outpost during Oct. 7, opening door for terrorists to massacre at Be'eri

Satellite imagery showing Iran rebuilding the Taleghan 2 nuclear bomb testing facility southeast of Tehran, September 2026.

Iran reconstructing nuclear test-linked Taleghan 2 site after IDF strikes, satellite imagery shows


Katz, IDF: We assassinated IRGC intelligence chief Majid Khademi

Defense Minister Israel Katz and the IDF confirmed that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Intelligence Organization chief Majid Khademi was killed in strikes on the Islamic regime.

IRGC intelligence chief Majid Khademi pictured in February 2026.

Israeli Air Force navigator recognized as fallen soldier after PTSD-related suicide

The Defense Ministry has officially recognized Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan as a fallen soldier, honoring his service and the psychological toll of his military duty, following a long fight by his family.

Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan participating in a flight mission.

Israeli airstrikes kill several in Lebanon on Easter Sunday, as IDF raids Hezbollah cells

Meanwhile, IDF Arabic Spokesperson Col. (res.) Avichay Adraee issued an evacuation warning for Beirut's southern suburb of Ghobeiry on Sunday morning.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 5, 2026.

Behind enemy lines: How US Air Force's well-oiled rescue machine operates

Since Vietnam, the US has successfully rescued thousands of downed aircrew members in hostile territory, including in Iraq and Bosnia, thanks to special helicopter models and pilot survival kits.

US Air Force crew work on a Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Hercules before take-off from RAF Fairford on March 18, 2026 in Fairford, England.

Over 800 strikes, 16,000 munitions: Operation Roaring Lion thus far

The Operations Directorate, the Air Force, and Military Intelligence have been participating in a joint effort to “systematically target the Iranian terrorist regime,” an IDF spokesperson said.

Israeli Air Force operates during Operation Roaring Lion, March 2026

IDF strikes 'critical' Iranian ballistic missile manufacturing sites in Tehran

The IDF additionally struck Iranian command centers and weapon production sites in Tehran earlier on Saturday, following weekend attacks on Iranian nuclear development facilities.

A plume of smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran early on March 28, 2026.

IAF intercepts over 90% of drones launched by Iran, Hezbollah during Operation Roaring Lion

The IDF uses several means to intercept enemy drones, though the Iron Beam laser system has yet to significantly affect drone intrusions.

 Iranian drones are displayed during a ceremony of the joining new drones to the Iranian Army's combat organisation in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on January 13, 2025.

IDF destroys regime's missile, sea mine production site in Yazd amid nationwide airstrikes

The IDF hit Iran's missile and sea mine production site in Yazd, targeting key regime infrastructure across the country, including Tehran and Isfahan, as part of ongoing operations.

An IDF infographic detailing the destruction of a naval missile and sea mine production facility in Yazd, Iran, March 27, 2026.

IAF reservist accused of leaking Iran strike details for profit via Polymarket betting

An Israel Air Force reservist is accused of sharing classified details of an Israeli strike in Iran with a friend who used the information to place profitable online bets.

Polymarket betting on Israel striking Iran over an illustrative image of an Israeli hacker.

Tunnel systems, dissenting launch crews: A glimpse into the IDF's hunt for Iran's missile launchers

Of the approximately 470 launchers, fewer than 180 (40%) remain operational, while the rest are severely damaged or destroyed in airstrikes.

Four IAF F-16 aircraft participate in Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.