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Air Force

The Air Force is charged with defending and developing the IDF’s aerial front by means of air combat, and anti-aircraft combat.

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IDF Tour Guide: The Air Force Museum

Published on: May 18, 2013

Today we’re introducing a new series: the IDF Tour Guide. Each week, a professional tour guide will take you to a different museum or heritage site that deals with IDF history and heroism. To kick off the series, we’re going

Ceremonies, Celebrations, & Security: April in the IDF

Published on: Apr 30, 2013

April was a special month for the IDF, one which involved both looking back in remembrance and looking forward in celebration. We took the time to remember those perished in the Holocaust and IDF’s fallen soldiers, while also celebrating Israel’s

The IDF’s Week In Review

Published on: Apr 27, 2013

SATURDAY In 1991, Lt. Zahava Elias’ parents immigrated from Ethiopia to Israel in Operation Solomon. Tragically, they lost two of their sons on the journey. One day later, Zahava was born. In 2007, her older sister died of cancer. Before

UAV Attempted to Infiltrate Israeli Airspace

Published on: Apr 25, 2013

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attempted to violate Israeli airspace from the north. The IDF intercepted the UAV and successfully downed the target .

5 Things You Didn’t Know About: The Israeli Air Force

Published on: Apr 24, 2013

We’re proud to introduce a brand-new series on the IDF’s social platforms: the ‘5 Things You Didn’t Know’ series. Every week over the next few weeks, we’ll be posting 5 facts about a different IDF-related topic, from IDF history to special units and much more.

IDF’s New Pilots Join the Ranks of the Air Force

Published on: Dec 27, 2012

Today the 165th Course of the Israel Air Force Flight Academy graduated and received their hard-won pilot’s wings.

Israel Defense Forces: November 2012

Published on: Dec 03, 2012

Here’s what happened in the IDF during November 2012.

Safer Skies: How the Israel Air Force Learns From Accidents

Published on: Dec 02, 2012

In October 2011, an F-15 fighter jet took off from Tel Nof Airbase in central Israel. Seated inside the plane were an experienced pilot and navigator. Shortly after take off, the pilot spotted a flock of pelicans straight ahead. He

Pillar of Defense: Summary of Overnight Events, Nov 17

Published on: Nov 17, 2012

Overnight, the IDF targeted Hamas government buildings as well as several rocket launching squads that were involved in firing rockets toward Israel. As part of the IDF targeting of government buildings, Ismail Haniya’s headquarters, the Hamas Ministry of Interior, and

Would You Raise Your Child in This Neighborhood?

Published on: Nov 15, 2012

The following video shows terrorists from the Al-Quds Brigades, a radical jihadist group operating from the Gaza Strip, firing rockets at Israel from within residential areas in Gaza. The video was uploaded yesterday to the official Al-Quds website. By operating from densely

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Hamas Family Values: Mother Raises Children, Grandchildren to be Terrorists

Rocks Can Kill

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