Israeli Air Force

Vance: No deal reached after talks with Iran, Netanyahu says Iran campaign 'not over yet'

John Kerry: Netanyahu presented Iran attack plan to former presidents • Iran warns military vessels against transiting Strait of Hormuz • CENTCOM clears underwater mines in Hormuz

US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran in Islamabad on April 12, 2026.
Detail view of US Vice President JD Vance motorcade is seen at the Serena Hotel shortly after his arrival on April 11, 2026 at Islamabad, Pakistan.

Vance: No deal reached after talks with Iran, Netanyahu says Iran campaign 'not over yet'

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, April 10, 2026.

IDF destroys launcher fired from inside school, Israel excludes France from talks with Lebanon

IDF soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade, operating under the 98th Division, seen during operational activity in southern Lebanon, April 2026.

Netanyahu announces negotiations to begin with Lebanon, IDF braces for Hezbollah missiles


After standoff, Katz approves Zamir's IDF air force, navy chief appointments

After months of delays, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir secures Defense Minister Katz’s approval for new air force and navy chiefs amid ongoing political tensions over military appointments.

 Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. March 25, 2025.

IDF chief Eyal Zamir tries to wear down Israel Katz on next Navy chief pick

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir urged the defense minister to swiftly approve his nominee for navy chief, escalating a months long dispute over senior appointments.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir (L) presents outgoing Planning Directorate chief V.-Adm. Eyal Harel (R) with a commemorative knife at a ceremony at the IDF's Kirya headquarters, Tel Aviv, December 21, 2025.

Air Force delays pilot course for two of 15 cadets jailed for potential security leak

The cadets failed to complete a special training program that was supposed to culminate with a weekend at a hotel, under strict conditions requiring them to remain isolated.

Israeli Air Force fighter pilots embark to attack Iranian nuclear targets, June 15, 2025

How Israel's fighter pilots train for border infiltrations in a post-October 7 reality

A Walla reporter joined a flight in an F-16i simulator and saw the difficulty in identifying targets from the air and the need to dive almost to the ground to aim the bombs at military targets.

Israel Air Force fighter jets on their way to the waves of strikes in Iran

Israel Katz approves IDF chief's appointments, holds off General Staff approvals amid public spat

According to the defense minister, the remaining dispute might be resolved in the coming days - though originally he said there would be no resolution before the end of December.

 Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. March 25, 2025.

Israeli Air Force jails 15 pilot cadets for violating isolation rules in potential security breach

The pilot cadets hosted visitors and drank alcohol at the hotel in violation of the IAF's rules, creating a risk of leaking classified information.

Israeli Air Force fighter pilots embark to attack Iranian nuclear targets, June 15, 2025

Israeli forces strike Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon

The notice pertained to the villages of Jibaa and Mahrouna. It stated that residents were required to evacuate to a distance of at least 300 meters from the designated target areas. 

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of El Mahmoudiyeh on November 27, 2025.

'Invade Iran or accept talks,' ex-Israeli Air Force chief warns

Former IAF commander Eitan Ben Eliyahu said Operation Rising Lion delayed Iran’s nuclear program but did not destroy it, warning Tehran is learning for the next round.

An Israeli Air Force plane utilized in the October 2024 strike against Iranian military infrastructure.

Israeli Air Force made critical errors during October 7 massacre, investigator says - N12

New testimony reveals major IAF failures during the October 7 massacre, including delays in response, missed warnings, and pilot frustration over centralized control.

 Israel at War - Illustrative image of an Israeli F-35 fighter jet.

Israeli Air Force hero Maj.-Gen. (ret.) Dan Tolkowsky passes away at 104

Maj.-Gen. (ret.) Dan Tolkowsky will be laid to rest, with a full military ceremony, on Monday at 2:30 PM at the Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery in Tel Aviv.

Maj. Gen. (ret.) Dan Tolkowsky