The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/airstrikes/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png airstrikes | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/airstrikes/ 32 32 Iranian media says desalination plant on Gulf island non-functional after airstrikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-media-says-desalination-plant-on-gulf-island-is-non-functional-after-airstrikes/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:39:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791957 Iran's foreign minister had said a US strike took place on March 7 on Qeshm Island, a popular yet heavily militarized tourist destination for Iranians

The post Iranian media says desalination plant on Gulf island non-functional after airstrikes appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Israel and US have tried to take down Iran from the air. History shows the idea lacks legs https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-israel-and-us-have-tried-to-take-down-iran-from-the-air-history-shows-the-idea-lacks-legs/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:55:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3768520 Since the 19th century, airpower has enticed military planners with dreams of a clean, short victory using cutting-edge technology. That has proven elusive without ground troops

The post Israel and US have tried to take down Iran from the air. History shows the idea lacks legs appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> IDF strike targets Islamic Jihad operatives in Lebanon; 4 reported killed https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-strike-targets-islamic-jihad-operatives-in-lebanon-4-reported-killed/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:24:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3755206 Attack on members of Palestinian terror group occurs nearly 25 miles north of Lebanon's border with Israel; Hezbollah operative killed in separate strike

The post IDF strike targets Islamic Jihad operatives in Lebanon; 4 reported killed appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Qatari PM’s close ally helped pen Netanyahu apology, was present for call – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/qatari-pms-close-ally-helped-pen-netanyahu-apology-was-present-for-call-report/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:03:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3659686 PM's office rejects 'fake news' but confirms Qatari official was in room during apology call over Doha airstrike; report says he was there to ensure PM stayed on script

The post Qatari PM’s close ally helped pen Netanyahu apology, was present for call – report appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> IDF soldier killed in Hamas sniper attack on Gaza City guard post https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-soldier-killed-in-hamas-sniper-attack-on-gaza-city-guard-post/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:59:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3649479 Staff Sgt. Chalachew Shimon Demalash remembered as 'brave, modest with a huge heart'; Hamas claims Israeli strike on home containing displaced people kills 11, including children

The post IDF soldier killed in Hamas sniper attack on Gaza City guard post appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> IDF vehicle in deadly Hamas attack had critical defects; 94 Gazans said killed https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-vehicle-in-deadly-hamas-attack-had-critical-defects-94-gazans-said-killed/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:23:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3590196 Families outraged over report that APC hatch was tied shut, cameras inoperable; 45 Gazans reported killed near aid sites amid intensified airstrike campaign

The post IDF vehicle in deadly Hamas attack had critical defects; 94 Gazans said killed appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> France opens ‘complicity in genocide’ probes against French-Israelis over blocked Gaza aid https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-opens-complicity-in-genocide-probes-over-blocked-gaza-aid/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:25:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3566500 Officials probe French members of hardline Israeli groups that blocked aid trucks; separate investigation opened after IDF strike allegedly kills French woman's grandchildren

The post France opens ‘complicity in genocide’ probes against French-Israelis over blocked Gaza aid appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Daily Briefing Apr. 28: Day 570 – IDF reservist killed in Gaza as family marched at Auschwitz https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-apr-28-day-570-idf-reservist-killed-in-gaza-as-family-marched-at-auschwitz/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:27:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536704&preview=true&preview_id=3536704 Military reporter Emanuel Fabian visits Strip's Morag Corridor, reports on rare airstrikes on Beirut; culture editor Jessica Steinberg on March of the Living, Beautiful Six rally

The post Daily Briefing Apr. 28: Day 570 – IDF reservist killed in Gaza as family marched at Auschwitz appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Islamic Jihad terrorist who took part in October 7 assault killed in strike, IDF says https://www.timesofisrael.com/islamic-jihad-terrorist-who-took-part-in-october-7-assault-killed-in-strike-idf-says/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:21:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3531414 Army reports airstrikes hit over 200 targets in Gaza over weekend, including terrorist cells and weapons depots

The post Islamic Jihad terrorist who took part in October 7 assault killed in strike, IDF says appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Suspected US strikes overnight in Yemen kill at least 3 people, Houthi rebels say https://www.timesofisrael.com/suspected-us-strikes-overnight-in-yemen-kill-at-least-3-people-houthi-rebels-say/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:18:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3524525 Bombing said to hit al-Sabeen district of capital Sanaa; toll from earlier attack on Hodeida rises to 13; US military gives no information

The post Suspected US strikes overnight in Yemen kill at least 3 people, Houthi rebels say appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Israeli strike in southern Lebanon’s Majdal Selm said to injure five people https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-strike-in-southern-lebanons-majdal-selm-said-to-injure-five-people/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:34:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3470599 No immediate comment from military; Beirut says 24 killed in Israeli strike Tuesday targeting what IDF said were Hezbollah vehicles moving weapons in violation of truce

The post Israeli strike in southern Lebanon’s Majdal Selm said to injure five people appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> WHO chief says he didn’t know if he’d survive Israeli airstrike on Sanaa airport https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-chief-says-he-didnt-know-if-hed-survive-israeli-airstrike-on-sanaa-airport/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 01:32:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3448395 Top UN official, in Yemen to try to negotiate release of staff held there, declines to engage in recriminations over attack but expresses surprise over targeting of civilian site

The post WHO chief says he didn’t know if he’d survive Israeli airstrike on Sanaa airport appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Pope condemns Israeli airstrikes in Gaza: ‘This is cruelty. This is not war’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-condemns-israeli-airstrikes-in-gaza-this-is-cruelty-this-is-not-war/ Sat, 21 Dec 2024 13:17:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3444133 Comments come day after diaspora minister published open letter in Italian newspaper saying pontiff's earlier remarks amounted to a 'trivialization' of the term 'genocide'

The post Pope condemns Israeli airstrikes in Gaza: ‘This is cruelty. This is not war’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Two IDF soldiers killed in southern Gaza building collapse, two injured https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-idf-soldiers-killed-in-southern-gaza-building-collapse-two-injured/ Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:47:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3441387 Defense minister says Israel to retain security control of Strip post-war and maintain freedom for the military to act like it has in the West Bank

The post Two IDF soldiers killed in southern Gaza building collapse, two injured appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> As Assad ousted, Israeli jets destroy his deadly arsenals before they fall to rebels https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-assad-falls-israeli-jets-destroy-his-deadly-arsenals-before-they-fall-to-rebels/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:19:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3435298 IAF strikes target missile depots, air defenses, chemical sites amid fears that advanced arms could fall into hands of hostile groups; IDF seizes buffer zone, in first since 1974

The post As Assad ousted, Israeli jets destroy his deadly arsenals before they fall to rebels appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]>