Israeli Air Force

Ben-Gurion's Terminal 1 reopens to domestic flights following Iran war closure

Terminal 1 was initially closed in March following the outbreak of the Iran war, with all flights moved to Terminal 3. 

 View of the Departure hall in Terminal 1, at Ben-Gurion Airport. December 1, 2020.
An image of the group's late leader Hassan Nasrallah hangs from a building as people watch atop near the site where Nasrallah was killed, before the first anniversary of his assassination in an airstrike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, September 26, 2025.

Nasrallah did not spend his days in underground bunkers, IAF 'Nahalat Binyamin' colonel reveals

An IAF F-35 participates in Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

As US F-35 stealth fighters are struggling, do Israel's remain combat-ready?

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

Air Force head should not have revealed details of canceled mission, Netanyahu tells Zamir - report


WATCH: Female IAF pilots, navigators take part in Iran strikes as Operation Roaring Lion continues

Approximately 30 female aircrew members, including pilots and navigators, are participating in the strikes on Iran, the military announced.

A female Israel Air Force crew member prepares for airstrikes on Iran as part of Operation Roaring Lion, published on March 2, 2026.

IDF carries out wide-ranging strikes against IRGC facilities across Tehran

The Iranian regime accused the IDF of striking the state broadcaster IRIB's center in Tehran, the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency claimed.

Israeli Air Force fighter pilots prepare to strike Iran, February 28, 2026

IDF: 2,000 bombs dropped on Iran already, equal to 50% of total from June 2025's 12 Day War

Israel was disappointed that after it brought Tehran down from as many as 3,000 missiles in June to around 1,300, in only eight months, Iran was able to rebuild and return to the 2,500 missile level.

Israeli Air Force fighter pilots prepare to strike Iran, February 28, 2026

Israel may have killed dozens of senior Iranian officials, with Ali Khamenei as top target

Among those targeted were aides Ali Larijani and Ali Shamkhani, IRGC chiefs including Esmail Qaani, and the Iranian defense minister • Israel targeted assassinations as US focused elsewhere

Israeli Air Force fighter pilots prepare to strike Iran, February 28, 2026

Israeli Air Force conducts its largest-ever attack as over 200 aircraft strike 500 targets in Iran

In the Tabriz area, the IDF struck a major site from which the Islamic Republic has fired dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel.

An Israeli Air Force fighter jet flies over central Israel, February 28, 2026

Chinese intelligence firm publishes photos of US F-22s deployed at Israeli air base

Additionally, transport planes, refueling planes, and a passenger plane have been seen arriving at the Uvda Air Force Base.

Photo released by Chinese intelligence company MizarVision confirming deployment of American F-22 fighter jets at an Israeli air base.

Fearing Pentagon pizza index effect, Israel Air Force sets new take-out guidelines - report

The directives posted in the Kirya consist of several guidelines to “avoid giving advance warning to the enemy.”

 Grills of Hope ‘is a passionate community dedicated to boosting the morale of IDF soldiers through the power of shared hot meals and positive energy.’

Iranians prefer 'precise' Israeli strike over US attack as protests resume at universities

An Iranian local told KAN Reshet Bet that anti-regime activists would prefer an Israeli strike for its precision, as they await a US attack on the regime amid ongoing protests and brutal crackdowns.

 IAF fighter jets taking off for strikes in Iran, June 16, 2025.

WATCH: Golani, Air Force kill terrorist who crossed Yellow Line in southern Gaza

According to the IDF spokesperson, soldiers from the Golani Brigade operating south of the Gaza Strip spotted a terrorist approaching in a way which indicated an immediate threat.

Golani Brigade troops along the Yellow Line area in eastern Rafah.

US strikes would aim to weaken Iran's regime, not change it, former Israel Navy chief Marom says

Former Israeli Navy chief V.-Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom also warned that Israel may have to attack Iran due to growing missile threats and stalled nuclear talks.

Illustrative image of former commander of the Israeli Navy, V.-Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom.