Israeli Air Force

Quick killing of two Hamas heads shows IDF transforms enemy leaders into target practice - analysis

Israel has killed two top Hamas military chiefs in 11 days, demonstrating near-total surveillance, air supremacy, and intelligence capabilities across Gaza and the Middle East.

A Hamas fighter carries a rifle in the Gaza Strip, last year. Hamas is reportedly prepared to hand over not only weapons tied to internal security, but the broader machinery of governance to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, the writer says.
Female IDF combat soldiers.

Israel Air Force introduces all-women Arad special commando unit

IDF forces during the “Sulfur and Fire” readiness exercise along Israel’s eastern border and the Dead Sea area on May 15, 2026.

WATCH: IDF conducts 'Sulfur and Fire' readiness exercise along eastern border, Dead Sea area

THE ISRAEL AIR FORCE opened a new Special Forces Wing (Wing 7) in mid-July to increase the operational effectiveness of the IAF

Veteran Israel Air Force commanders abused young commanders, military police reveal


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.

WATCH: IDF, Soroka, Joseftal hospitals carry out first-ever ECMO patient evacuation

In a first-of-its-kind operation, the Israel Air Force and medical teams from Soroka and Joseftal hospitals airlifted a young woman connected to an ECMO life-support system from Eilat to Beersheba.

A military helicopter and medical staff from Soroka and Joseftal hospitals evacuate a patient connected to an ECMO machine, February 14, 2026.

IDF captures aide to terrorist behind 2025 shooting attack which killed three

The captured terrorist, Muhammad Zidan, was a senior figure in the Jenin terrorist network, and involved in financing and advancing acts of terror in Israel.

IDF operates in West Bank, February 9, 2026.

Iran's Reza Pahlavi: Trump needs to act, end IRGC's genocide on Iranians

"This is a genocide in the making," and Iranian protesters need help to neutralize elements the regime has used to brutalize its own citizenry, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi told Hugh Hewitt.

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi following a speech in Washington, January 16, 2026; illustrative.

Joint Muslim statement blames Israel for ceasefire breakdown with no mention of Hamas

In a joint statement, foreign ministers from eight Muslim countries blamed Israel for ceasefire violations in Gaza, citing continued military operations since the truce began.

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on tents on Saturday, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, January 31, 2026.

Why do many Israeli defense startups fail to reach battlefield? Former IAF officer explains

Davidovich emphasized leadership over technology as the defining factor in success. Strong leadership enables teams to learn from failure, she said.

Col. (res.) Merav Davidovich speaks on the JPost's Defense and Tech podcast.

Israel assesses Iran strike unlikely this week as US weighs next steps

The prevailing assessment in Israel did not point to immediate US action, with officials speaking in terms of weeks rather than days.

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, flanked by two F-22 Raptor fighter jets, flies over Washington, D.C., during Independence Day celebrations on July 4, 2025.

Israel is awaiting potential Iranian attacks as uncertainty rises - opinion

Citizens of Israel are adapting their daily routines while preparing for the possibility of Iranian missile attacks.

 Donald Trump over a backdrop of an Iranian flag. (Illustrative)

US approves $3.8 billion sale of advanced Apache helicopters to Israel

The package Israel requested included 30 AH-64E helicopters and 70 engines, along with advanced night-vision and targeting systems, radar, and support equipment.

Members of the US Army perform maintenance on a Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, scheduled to be used in the US Army's 250th Birthday Celebration and Parade, following landing on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, June 11, 2025.

Hezbollah's leader warns terror group won't 'stand idly by' in face of attack on Iran

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassam warned the group would respond to any attack on Iran, as the IDF confirmed strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure and senior operatives in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah supporters carry banners of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (L) and his predecessor Ruhollah Khomenei (R) during a funeral march in Beirut, Lebanon, November 24, 2025; illustrative.