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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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Operation Pillar of Defense: IDF Disperses Leaflets Above Gaza Strip

Published on: Nov 15, 2012

Today, Thursday November 15, 2012, the IDF dispersed leaflets above several locations in the Gaza Strip. These leaflets warn the residents of the Gaza Strip to stay away from Hamas, and other terror organizations’, operatives and facilities that pose a risk

Conclusion of Austere Challenge 12

Published on: Nov 14, 2012

Yesterday (13 November 2012), US European Command and the Israel Defense Forces successfully concluded Austere Challenge 2012 (AC12), a large-scale air defense exercise that included both field training and command post simulations. Beginning in late October, the exercise was aimed

IDF Targets Terror Activity Sites in Gaza Strip

Published on: Oct 29, 2012

In response to the incessant rocket fire at southern Israel, IAF aircraft targeted a rocket launching site and a terror activity site in the northern Gaza Strip as well as a terror activity site in the southern Gaza Strip. Direct

Never Stay Down: Handicapped as a Pilot, Returned to Air Force

Published on: Oct 28, 2012

Lt. Col. Yuval Wagner was handicapped in a plane crash, returned to service in the Israeli Air Force, now a source of inspiration for many.

IAF Targets Rocket Launching Squad and Site

Published on: Oct 28, 2012

Overnight, IAF aircraft targeted a rocket launching site and squad in the central Gaza Strip, during final preparations to fire a rocket towards southern Israel. Secondary explosions were identified and a hit was confirmed. During 2012 more than 610 rockets

IDF Targets Terror Activity Sites in Gaza

Published on: Oct 24, 2012

In response to the ongoing rocket fire at Israeli communities, IAF aircraft targeted a terror tunnel in the northern Gaza Strip and Armored Forces targeted terror activity sites. Hits were confirmed. Over 65 rockets fired from the Gaza Strip hit

IAF Targets Rocket Launching Site

Published on: Oct 24, 2012

In response to rocket fire, IAF aircraft targeted a rocket launching site in the northern Gaza Strip. In addition, tank shells were fired towards terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip. Hits were confirmed. Over 65 rockets were fired from the

IDF Targets a Rocket Launching Squad near Israeli Community of Nir Am

Published on: Oct 22, 2012

 A short while ago, IAF aircraft targeted an additional rocket launching squad, in the northern border of the Gaza Strip. A direct hit was confirmed. The site was targeted in response to mortar shell fire at a routine IDF patrol

Over 40 Rockets Fired at Israeli Citizens in a Week

Published on: Oct 14, 2012

Over 40 rockets this past week alone hit Israeli soil, endangering the lives of civilians. A brief recap of this week’s events.

New in the Air Force: Military Ebay?

Published on: Sep 14, 2012

It all started when Master Sergeant (MSG) Alex Krikon, a non-commissioned  officer in the IAF, saw that expensive military equipment was being thrown out simply because it was not being used. Realizing that some people in the Air Force might

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

Rocks Can Kill

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