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The Latest Breaking News from the Israeli Air Force

'Next mission waiting for you': What Israel's Air Force commander told F-35 pilot who shot down Iranian jet over Tehran

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday released a recording of a conversation between its commander and an F-35I “Adir” pilot who, it said, shot down a manned Iranian fighter jet over Tehran, as the Middle East conflict entered its sixth day.

The Times of India · Mar 4

(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

US-Israel strikes in Iran: IDF strikes presidential office, security council building in Tehran

Israel conducted overnight air strikes in Tehran targeting Iran's presidential office and the Supreme National Security Council building. These strikes follow earlier attacks on Iranian military infrastructure. Iran launched missiles towards Israel, prompting air defence activation. The conflict has widened, raising regional escalation concerns.

The Times of India · Mar 3

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Israel says it assassinated Hezbollah's top military commander in Beirut

Israel struck Beirut, aiming at Hezbollah's top military commander.

Axios · Nov 23, 2025

Ministers deny 'turning a blind eye' to Gaza atrocities despite RAF spy planes

MINISTERS have denied that they are “turning a blind eye” to atrocities in Gaza despite routinely flying RAF spy planes over the territory.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2025

Iranian TV presenter runs for cover as studio is hit by Israeli missiles during live broadcast

Iranian state TV said that “a number” of staff had been injured in the strike on its headquarters in Tehran

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025

Israel Defence Minister Confirms Air Strike In Damascus

Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the Israeli Air Force conducted an air strike in Damascus on Thursday, following reports from a war monitor that an Israeli raid had killed one person in Syria's capital.

International Business Times · Mar 13, 2025

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Syria condemns deadly Israel air strikes on ‘civilian sites’ near Damascus

Syria’s Foreign Ministry calls for ‘urgent action’ from the UN to stop ‘Israeli aggression’ against civilians.

Al Jazeera · Nov 5, 2024

Middle East crisis: Iran confirms resumption of air traffic – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can see all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war: one year on here and all our coverage of the Israel-Lebanon conflict here.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2024

Hezbollah Operatives Killed In IDF Strikes Across Southern Lebanon

Recent IDF operation targets Hezbollah operatives in response to rocket attacks from Lebanon. Tensions escalate in the region amid efforts to prevent broad...

How big is the Israeli military and what is the Iron Dome?

There are currently 173,000 active soldiers in the Israeli army, including 8,000 commanders, and another 300,000 reservists have been called to fight Hamas

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 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

How big is the Israeli military and what is the Iron Dome?

There are currently 173,000 active soldiers in the Israeli army, including 8,000 commanders, and another 300,000 reservists have been called to fight Hamas

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

How big is the Israeli military and what is the Iron Dome?

There are currently 173,000 active soldiers in the Israeli army, including 8,000 commanders, and another 300,000 reservists have been called to fight Hamas

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

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Dynamite News · Oct 17, 2023

Israeli air force targets Hezbollah military infrastructure in Lebanon

The Israeli Air Force said that it has struck "terror targets and military infrastructure" of Hezbollah in Lebanon in response to gunfire towards Israel on Monday. Read more At:

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

How big is the Israeli military and what is the Iron Dome?

There are currently 173,000 active soldiers in the Israeli army, including 8,000 commanders, and another 300,000 reservists have been called to fight Hamas

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023

How big is the Israeli military and what is the Iron Dome?

There are currently 173,000 active soldiers in the Israeli army, including 8,000 commanders, and another 300,000 reservists have been called to fight Hamas

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023

How big is the Israeli military and what is the Iron Dome?

There are currently 173,000 active soldiers in the Israeli army, including 8,000 commanders, and another 300,000 reservists have been called to fight Hamas

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The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

How big is the Israeli military and what is the Iron Dome?

There are currently 173,000 active soldiers in the Israeli army, including 8,000 commanders, and another 300,000 reservists have been called to fight Hamas

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

How big is the Israeli military and what is the Iron Dome?

There are currently 173,000 active soldiers in the Israeli army, including 8,000 commanders, and another 300,000 reservists have been called to fight Hamas

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

How big is the Israeli military and what is the Iron Dome?

There are currently 173,000 active soldiers in the Israeli army, including 8,000 commanders, and another 300,000 reservists have been called to fight Hamas

Zenger · Oct 4, 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 · Jul 9, 2023

Israeli Air Force Completes Successful Tests Of David’s Sling Defense System

System proves capabilities against advanced threats, enhancing Israel's defense layers.

Zenger · May 12, 2023

‘Operation Shield And Arrow’ Seeks To Reestablish Israeli Deterrence

The Israeli Air Force surprised Palestinian Islamic Jihad early on Tuesday with a series of strikes in the Gaza Strip

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 26, 2023

Israel Fears Army Could Join Protests against Netanyahu Government

The Israeli army is on the verge of reducing the scope of operations due to many reservists refusing to report for duty in protest against plans by the ruling right-wing government to weaken the judiciary, announced Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi. Halevi's warning came amid army leadership fearing that the…

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