Tomer Bar

No. 34: Tomer Bar, Omer Tishler, and Shlomi Binder: Reshaping Israel’s military after October 7

Bar succeeded in returning an aura of supremacy to the IAF • Tishler was appointed as the key liaison with the US • Shlomi Binder took over the reins of IDF intelligence in the midst of a whirlwind

(L-R) Shlomi Binder, Tomer Bar, Omer Tishler.
Outgoing air force chief Tomer Bar

Outgoing air force chief Tomer Bar calls for independent inquiry of October 7

A helicopter is seen falling out of its harness near Gush Etzion, on January 16, 2026.

Helicopter falls out of towing harness, crashes near houses in West Bank

Friends of Israeli pilot Ron Arad who has been missing since October 1986 march in his memory in Tel Aviv, on October 18, 2024.

IAF chief hints at Ron Arad op. after disappearance of Lebanese general


IAF chief Tomer Bar not seeking to extend tenure in role, slated to step down in April - N12

Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar requested to retire after four years as Israel Air Force chief, despite IDF efforts to keep him on amid ongoing operations against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, N12 reported.

Israel Air Force chief Tomer Bar.

No. 15: Tomer Bar: Israel Air Force chief changing the course of history

There is no doubt that the IAF, under Tomer Bar's leadership, has altered the course of history on several of Israel's fronts.

Israel Air Force chief Tomer Bar.

Battle of succession: Will Tomer Bar be replaced as head of air force?

Current estimates indicate that the military and Defense Ministry want a new IAF chief who will be prepared for future challenges, in light of Iran's intentions to retaliate against Israel.

Israel Air Force chief Tomer Bar.

Air Force chief must be reprimanded for shaking protester's hands, Almog Cohen charges

The appeal follows a social media video showing a demonstration outside Tomer Bar’s home, in which he is seen shaking hands with a protester holding anti-government signage.

Israeli Air Force chief Tomer Bar and IDF chief Eyal Zamir seen in operational assessments during the war with Iran, June 13, 2025

'Road to Iran has been paved': IDF Chief of Staff holds assessment with IAF commander

IAF jets will further attack targets in Tehran, according to the report.

Israeli Air Force chief Tomer Bar and IDF chief Eyal Zamir seen in operational assessments during the war with Iran, June 13, 2025

Israel's war with Hamas tests boundaries of the Jewish State's freedom of speech – opinion

Even in the middle of war, it is vital that the public voices its opinion and criticizes the government, which goes against the sentiments of some Israeli voters.

 AIR FORCE Commander Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar responded to the pilots’ letter harshly, claiming it exceeded the boundaries of freedom of speech, the writer notes.

IAF chief works to prevent letter of reservists refusing to fight, says war 'too political'

Air Force Commander Major General Tomer Bar threatening that anyone who signs the letter will not be able to continue serving in the reserves.

 Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visited the Nevatim Air Force base, March 11, 2025

WATCH: IDF chief, Shin Bet director, and IAF commander oversee Gaza strikes

The IDF spokesperson's unit released videos and photos from the command center, depicting the three men in deep discussion as the strikes took place.

  The Chief of the General Staff and the Director of the ISA in the IAF’s Underground Operations Center

After IDF chief, wave of resignations expected in Israeli Air Force, Navy - report

Alongside the senior General Staff officers, the list of officers who may retire from the IDF is reportedly quite long.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi (left), Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar (center), Israeli Navy commander V.-Adm. David Salama (bottom right), IAF chief Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar (top right) (illustration).

WATCH: How Israel's Air Force prepared for attack on Yemen's Sana'a airport

IAF chief Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar: "We have just seen a tangible demonstration of our capabilities, and we are capable of much, much more."

 IAF pilots sit in their jet preparing for strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, December 26, 2024.