The Latest Breaking News from Israeli Air Force

Flydubai pilot called ‘terrorist’ after attempting to crash Israel-bound plane; what we know so far

One of the pilots of an Israel-bound flydubai flight tried to kill his co-pilot before the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, a passenger's mother told AFP. Yasmin Abukasis, whose daughter Miryam was on the flight to attend a service for her brother killed in the…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

(VIDEO) Israeli F-35 Downs Iranian Yak-130 in Historic First Dogfight Over Tehran Amid Escalating War

An Israeli Air Force F-35I "Adir" stealth fighter jet shot down an Iranian Air Force Yakovlev Yak-130 combat trainer over the skies of Tehran on Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces announced, marking the first confirmed air-to-air kill of a manned aircraft by an F-35 and the Israeli military's first fighter-on-fighter…

International Business Times · Mar 4

Netanyahu backs dismissal of Israeli reservists calling for end to Gaza war

About 1,000 current and retired Israeli Air Force pilots sign letter, saying Gaza war only serves ‘political interests’.

Al Jazeera · Apr 10, 2025

Israeli Air Force Investigation Finds Hostage Likely Killed

Israeli Air Force investigation reveals tragic incident where Israeli hostage Efrat Katz was likely killed by friendly fire in Gaza conflict.

Top News · Apr 5, 2024

Gaza war puts US’s extensive weapons stockpile in Israel under scrutiny

Israel appears to be receiving munitions from stockpile, but there has been little transparency

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2023

Israeli Air Force Targets And Eliminates Senior Hamas Commanders As Rocket Attacks Intensify

IAF strikes against Hamas leaders escalate as terror organization launches long-range rockets

Zenger · Oct 27, 2023

Israeli Air Force Chief Gives Ultimatum To Pilots Protesting Judicial Reform

Pilots must return to service or risk being removed from the IAF ahead of international exercise.

Zenger · Oct 4, 2023

IAF Prepares For Multi-Domain Warfare Amid Rising Security Challenges

Israeli Air Force strengthens capabilities to counter regional threats and protect national borders

Zenger · Jul 9, 2023

Israel grounds F-35s over pilot ejection seat concerns

The Israeli Air Force announced a temporary halt in its stealth fighter F-35 aircraft activity on Saturday, following U.S. concerns over defects in pilot ejection systems.

Reuters · Jul 30, 2022

Israeli General Warns Air Force Not Ready For Multi-Front War

Israeli General Yitzhak Brick revealed that the Israeli Air Force isn’t prepared to properly operate in the event of a multi-front war. In statements to Haaretz newspaper on Sunday, he said the Israeli air bases would be a strategic target to the enemy and will be shelled by precision missiles…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 25, 2022