The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-air-force/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:31:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israeli Air Force | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-air-force/ 32 32 At handover ceremony, outgoing Air Force chief calls for ‘external’ Oct. 7 inquiry https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-handover-ceremony-outgoing-air-force-chief-calls-for-external-oct-7-inquiry/ Tue, 05 May 2026 19:05:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817043 Tomer Bar says 'objective' inquiry essential 'for trust' between citizens and country; regarding Iran, new chief Omer Tischler says ready 'to take entire Air Force eastward, if required'

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]]> 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

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]]> War aimed at preventing Iranian nukes may actually lead to them, ex-IDF expert warns https://www.timesofisrael.com/war-aimed-at-preventing-iranian-nukes-may-actually-lead-to-them-ex-idf-expert-warns/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:53:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3774653 Danny Citrinowicz, IDF's former top Iran researcher, fears regime will try and break out toward a bomb in response to killing of its supreme leader, whose policy was to keep Tehran at threshold

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]]> Dan Tolkowsky, former air force commander and Israeli tech pioneer, dies at 104 https://www.timesofisrael.com/dan-tolkowsky-former-air-force-commander-and-israeli-tech-pioneer-dies-at-104/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:39:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3700131 Tel Aviv-born Royal Air Force vet stayed in Britain to help Haganah obtain first planes for budding air force, which he led between 1953-1958; went on to found Israel's 1st VC fund

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]]> Mossad deployed over 100 foreign agents in Iran war, its largest ever mission – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/mossad-deployed-over-100-foreign-agents-in-iran-war-its-largest-ever-mission-report/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 07:25:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3646649 Channel 13 details unprecedented operation that saw missile systems smuggled into Iran, reveals transcripts of PM saying it was important Trump saw 'pyrotechnics' during 12-day war

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]]> Israel strikes Hamas Qatar-based leadership, awaits result; Hamas claims attack failed https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-strikes-hamas-chiefs-in-qatar-terror-group-insists-senior-leaders-unharmed/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:12:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3637877 Attack came as officials in terror group, including Gaza leader Khalil al-Hayya, were discussing new US ceasefire proposal; Netanyahu says strike could pave way to ending war; Hamas says it shows he doesn't want deal

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]]> Houthis, IDF confirm group’s prime minister, other top officials killed in Israeli strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/yemens-houthis-confirm-prime-minister-other-top-officials-killed-in-israeli-strike/ Sat, 30 Aug 2025 16:36:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3630583&preview=true&preview_id=3630583 It remains unclear whether the Houthi defense minister, a key target of Thursday's attack in Yemen, was among the casualties

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]]> IDF said to believe entire Houthi cabinet likely killed in Thursday strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-strike-on-yemen-said-to-kill-houthi-prime-minister-other-top-officials/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:26:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3629798 Reports in Yemen say attack killed Houthi prime minister and other top officials; IDF confirms Iran-backed group's defense minister, chief of staff targeted

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]]> Several IDF troops hurt in Gaza fighting as Palestinians reported killed at aid site https://www.timesofisrael.com/several-idf-troops-hurt-in-gaza-fighting-as-palestinians-reported-killed-at-aid-site/ Sat, 12 Jul 2025 14:33:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3596564 Army reports the injured soldiers were moderately and lightly wounded in separate incidents; says unaware of any casualties near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution hubs

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]]> Israel carries out strikes on Houthi-controlled power station, ports across Yemen https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-carries-out-strikes-on-houthi-controlled-ports-power-station-across-yemen/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:04:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3592417 IDF confirms targets include 'Galaxy Leader' ship, hijacked by Houthis in November 2023; two missiles fired by Iran-backed group at Israel after airstrikes

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]]> For second day in row, Iran missile hits Beersheba, damaging buildings, wounding 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-second-day-in-row-iran-missile-hits-beersheba-damaging-buildings-wounding-7/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:58:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3579066 Iran planned larger barrage on southern city; none seriously hurt; IDF says four drones downed overnight; dozens of targets hit in wave of Israeli airstrikes on Tehran

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]]> Daily Briefing May 11: Day 583 – Is coalition really in danger over Haredi draft bill? https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-may-11-day-583-is-coalition-really-in-danger-over-haredi-draft-bill/ Sun, 11 May 2025 11:35:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3546357&preview=true&preview_id=3546357 Political reporter Sam Sokol on Haredi parties' dilemma as public loses patience with lack of enlistment; reporter Sue Surkes on two initiatives to boost Negev security and welfare

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]]> Daily Briefing May 8: Day 580 – IDF poised to begin phase two of its plan to defeat Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-may-8-day-580-idf-poised-to-begin-phase-two-of-its-plan-to-defeat-hamas/ Thu, 08 May 2025 11:43:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3544541&preview=true&preview_id=3544541 Military reporter Emanuel Fabian on IDF airstrikes in Gaza and Lebanon, attacks on soldiers in the West Bank, and one way to fill a shortfall of manpower -- womanpower

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]]> Houthis, assessing $500 million damage from Israeli strikes on airport, vow response https://www.timesofisrael.com/houthis-assessing-500-million-damage-from-israeli-strikes-on-airport-vow-response/ Wed, 07 May 2025 11:59:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3543679 Truce agreement with US won't halt missile, drone attacks on Israel, vow Iran-backed Yemen rebels; IAF intercepts drone launched 'from the east'

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]]> Daily Briefing May 7: Day 579 – Trump cuts deal with Houthis, leaving Israel out in cold https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-may-7-day-579-trump-cuts-deal-with-houthis-leaving-israel-out-in-cold/ Wed, 07 May 2025 10:45:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3543540&preview=true&preview_id=3543540 US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses latest on Yemeni group, aid plan for Gaza, hostages' families' hopes ahead of Trump regional visit and changes in US ties with Palestinian Authority

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