Israeli Air Force

US State Dept. approves $4.5 billion tanker deal with Qatar, despite Israeli embargo

Given existing production backlogs and heavy global demand, Qatar is unlikely to receive the aircraft before 2030.

A Boeing KC-46A Pegasus sits on the tarmac at Boeing facilities at Boeing Field in this aerial photo in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Weapons manufacturing facility established near an aid distribution point.

IDF kills Hamas commander, strikes weapons production site near Gaza aid center

A Boeing KC-46 tanker belonging to the Israeli Air Force is seen fueling a fighter jet in the air.

Second Gidon refueling aircraft arrives in Israel to boost IAF’s long-range reach

A Turkish flag waves atop the Turkish embassy as an Israeli flag is seen nearby, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 26, 2016

Israel’s Syria strategy risks turning Turkey into new Iran - opinion


Polymarket scandal: Indicted Air Force officer claims 'entire IAF is involved in gambling'

The prosecution also accused the officer of demonstrating a willingness to "sell information for financial benefits" at the cost of putting Israel Air Force pilots and operations at risk.

The logo of prediction market trading platform Polymarket is seen on a digital screen (illustrative)

Israel reportedly operates covert base in Iraq during Iran campaign

A secret Israeli outpost in Iraq allegedly supported airstrikes on Iran and stayed hidden until an Iraqi patrol came dangerously close.

Smoke rises following an airstrike on a Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) headquarters at Kirkuk International Airport, in Kirkuk, Iraq, March 28, 2026.

'Historic, unprecedented': IDF, US ran covert rescue operations from Iraq during Iran war

IDF special forces rescue units had been clandestinely placed in Iraq in order to have the capability to jump into action to rescue any IDF pilots who might crash-land if they were shot down.

Israel Air Force fighter jets participate in a Remembrance Day flyover, April 2026.

Who flew Israel’s first F-35 mission? Meet the man taking the stage in New York

Eshel will take the stage at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference on June 1, joining other distinguished members of the Israeli and American defense community.

Major General (Ret.) Amir Eshel

Air force expansion propels Israel to a major military power - analysis

Although Israel doesn’t have aircraft carriers or the ability to project its air power globally, additional F-35 purchases makes Israel a global leader in the use of the aircraft.

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

Israel to double its number of F-35 fighter jets with 100 new aircraft

The NIS 350 billion deal resolves the debate over which plane to invest in, resulting in a much larger budget to cover both.

Rendering of an F-15IA; illustrative, May 2, 2026.

No magic way to stop Hezbollah's FPV drones from striking, IDF admits

However, removing US restraints on IDF attacks in northern Lebanon could reduce the threat by 80%.

Firefighters douse flames in a field after a drone launched from southern Lebanon fell near Kibbutz Snir in the Upper Galilee.

Israeli Air Force says it dropped 135,000 bombs in recent wars, warns of Syrian military rebuild

The Israel Air Force dropped 135,000 bombs in recent years of conflict, including 23,860 requested directly by ground forces for immediate support in Gaza and Lebanon.

Illustrative Israeli F16s.

Independence Day in israel: Reflecting on war, peace, and uncertainty

This year’s Independence Day in Israel brings a mix of celebration and somber reflection, as tensions with Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran continue to shape the nation's future.

The Jerusalem Dispatch

WATCH: IDF destroys over 1,000 Hezbollah terror sites in southern Lebanon, seizing weapons

The IDF dismantled more than 1,000 Hezbollah terror sites in southern Lebanon, uncovering a wide range of weapons the terror group planned to use to attack IDF soldiers.

IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published April 28, 2026.