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IAF cancels this year’s Independence Day flyover, citing focus on war
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
A fighter jet flies over the beach in Tel Aviv during Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, April 26, 2023. (Erik Marmor/Flash90)
The Israeli Air Force will not hold its annual Independence Day flyover this year, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant decided.
The IDF says that the flyby, as well as the Navy’s flotilla in Eilat, will not be held due to the military’s focus on the war, and per the recommendation of IAF chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar and Navy chief Vice Adm. David Saar Salama.
Four fighter jets will still fly over the Mount Herzl military cemetery and Har Tayyasim as a “salute” during national memorial day ceremonies.
