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Incoming IAF chief Maj. Gen. Omer Tischler (left), IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir (center) and outgoing IAF chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar at a handover ceremony at the Tel Nof Airbase, May 5, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces)
May 5, 2026, 10:05 pm
At handover ceremony, outgoing Air Force chief calls for ‘external’ Oct. 7 inquiry
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’
By Emanuel Fabian
An Israeli Air Force F-35I fighter jet takes off from an airbase in Israel for strikes in Iran, in a handout photo published on March 3, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces)
March 4, 2026, 3:19 pm
In world 1st, Israeli F-35 shoots down Iranian jet in air-to-air combat over Tehran
Incident also 1st time in some 40 years that Israeli Air Force engaged in air-to-air combat with manned aircraft; IAF expected to mark jet with decal ‘victory mark’ to denote achievement
By Emanuel Fabian
Screen capture from video of Iran's military spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia, January 2026. (YouTube; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
February 5, 2026, 4:33 pm
Iran’s army says it is ready for war, if that’s what ‘the enemy chooses’
Military spokesman warns that a conflict would encompass ‘the entire geography of the region’; Turkey says it’s working to prevent regional conflict, backs direct talks
By Agencies and ToI Staff
The IDF’s first operational Iron Beam high-power laser air defense system, displayed during a handover ceremony at a Rafael Advanced Defense Systems facility, December 28, 2025. (Defense Minister's Office)
December 28, 2025, 6:38 pm
Defense Ministry hands IDF first combat-ready Iron Beam laser interception system
High-power aerial defense system has successfully intercepted rockets, mortars and drones in testing, is set to be absorbed by the Israeli Air Force
By Stav Levaton and Emanuel Fabian
Former and reserve air force pilots, along with others, demonstrate against the continuation of the Gaza war and for the release of hostages held in the Strip, near the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, on August 12, 2025. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
August 12, 2025, 11:29 pm
200 retired and reserve Air Force pilots rally near IDF headquarters to protest Gaza war
Veterans read letter from wife of long-missing airman Ron Arad, warning of consequences for hostages if Israel goes forward with plan to capture Gaza City, potentially whole Strip
By Stav Levaton and ToI Staff
Israeli Air Force F-15 fighter jets fly over Israel en route to carry out strikes in Iran, in a handout photo published on June 25, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
July 13, 2025, 2:49 am
Israeli F-15 malfunctioned above Iran in war, just avoided emergency landing — report
Aerial refueler said to have reached the fighter jet deep inside Iran in time to fix fuel tank issue; backup plan would have seen it cross into unnamed neighboring country to land
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Israeli Air Force soldiers pose in front of an Arrow air defense system battery, in a photo issued by the IDF on June 26, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
July 9, 2025, 1:33 pm
7 soldiers from Arrow unit detained for alleged abuse of junior troops
Around 10 new soldiers in air defense unit suspected of assaulting, including with acts of sodomy, in so-called ‘hazing’ rituals; several suspects said to claim it was ‘in jest’
By Emanuel Fabian
An Israeli Air Force F-15 fighter jet prepares to take off for strikes in Iran, in a handout photo published June 22, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
June 22, 2025, 11:59 pm
Israel presses airstrikes across Iran as US attacks bring battle to ‘turning point’
Air Force chief details surprise raid on site over 2,000 kilometers away, where long-range missiles were stored; Tehran governor says Israel has hit ‘over 200’ sites in capital
By Emanuel Fabian, Agencies and ToI Staff
Smoke billows in the distance from an oil refinery following an Israeli strike on the Iranian capital Tehran on June 17, 2025. (ATTA KENARE / AFP)
June 17, 2025, 10:23 pm
Israel will achieve goals in Iran within a week or two, including in Fordo, IDF says
Air force striking ballistic missile launchers and stores, air defense systems and radar sites; IDF believes smaller salvos now being launched at Israel due to successful Israeli strikes
By Emanuel Fabian
IAF pilots prepare to take off from the Ramon Airbase in southern Israel for strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, January 10, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
April 10, 2025, 1:09 pm
IAF to dismiss reservists who signed letter demanding prioritization of hostages over war
60 in active reserves likely to be booted, but most of the 1,000 signatories are veterans, no longer serving; letter calls to end war but not for refusal to serve; IDF says soldiers can’t ‘use Air Force brand’ for political protest
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir (left) IAF chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, at the Nevatim Airbase in southern Israel, March 11, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
April 8, 2025, 11:49 pm
IAF chief said trying to halt publication of letter urging immediate Gaza ceasefire
Reports say hundreds of air force reservists have signed missive demanding release of hostages and arguing resumption of war was politically motivated
By ToI Staff
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi speaks at a pilots graduation ceremony at the Hatzerim Airbase in southern Israel, December 25, 2024. Israel Defense Forces)
December 25, 2024, 7:14 pm
IDF chief Halevi tells military to finish probes into Oct. 7 attack by January’s end
Katz said last week he’d freeze promotions of senior officers until investigations complete, gave Jan. 31 deadline; IDF says probes will be in-depth despite expedited timeline
By Emanuel Fabian
Chief of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, speaks during a ceremony in the southern city of Ashdod, May 29, 2023. (Flash90)
December 22, 2024, 6:25 pm
Air force chief reportedly vows to keep politics away from service
Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar said to tell meeting that he will not allow political polarization to split troops under his command, notes danger posed to force by refusal to serve
By ToI Staff
A home in a Yavne apartment building that was hit by a drone fired from Yemen on December 9, 2024 (Fire and Rescue Service)
December 10, 2024, 2:29 pm
IDF says Yemen drone that hit Yavne building wasn’t flagged as clear threat
Air Force probe finds drone was noted as suspect but wasn’t shot down amid concerns it was a civilian aircraft; in future, it says, sirens should sound even when threat unconfirmed
By ToI Staff
IAF chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar speaks to officers at the Tel Nof Airbase, September 26, 2024. (Screenshot: Israel Defense Forces)
September 26, 2024, 11:42 pm
IAF chief: Preventing all weapon transfers from Iran to Hezbollah now a top priority
Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar says terror group’s ability to recover from hits depends on bringing in arms; says Air Force, Northern Command are preparing for potential ground op in Lebanon
By Emanuel Fabian
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