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IAF pilot reveals he considered recording keepsakes for his family during Operation Roaring Lion

An IAF pilot shared how he contemplated recording a message for his family during Operation Roaring Lion, focusing on the mission despite the emotional challenges.

An Israeli F-16 taking off at an undisclosed location, published on March 11, 2026.
Israel's first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion

Newly published documents belonging to Israel's first prime minister reveal eerily relevant message

Israel Air Force fighter jet seen in central Israel amid the ongoing war, April 7, 2026.

WATCH: IDF kills three Hamas commanders in Gaza strikes this week

US Navy and US Marine Corps aircraft attached to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are arrayed on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location March 10, 2026.

One wounded following rocket barrage from Hezbollah, Trump's blockade on Hormuz goes into effect


Iran claims four diplomats killed as Israel renews strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanese capital

The IDF confirmed on Tuesday that it had struck 80 targets in Lebanon during the day.

An IDF tank conducting a strike on Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, March 10, 2026.

WATCH: IDF destroys IRGC's internal security, Basij forces infrastructure in Ilam area

Strikes were also reported in Isfahan, Karaj, Zahedan, Kermanshah, and other Iranian cities, eyewitnesses and local media cited by Iran International claimed.

An IDF F-35 "Adir" shot down an Iranian Air Force YAK-130 fighter jet on March 4, 2026.

IAF officer who led first strikes in Iran: The risk was very high, air defenses were reestablished

A senior IAF officer revealed that pilots faced extreme risk during the opening wave of Operation Roaring Lion, targeting Iranian missile squadrons despite partially reestablished air defense.

The IDF receives additional F-35 fighter jets at the Nevatim Air Force Base. January 18, 2026.

WATCH: Israel completes 'wide-scale' wave of strikes against Tehran's regime

Earlier on Monday, the IDF revealed it had struck several long-range ballistic missiles launch sites and military infrastructure belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Smoke rises after a reported strike on fuel tanks at an oil refinery in Tehran, Iran, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, March 8, 2026

IDF launches wave of airstrikes on Islamic regime in Iran, Hezbollah in Beirut

The IDF on Sunday attacked Iran’s Aerospace Headquarters, used for launching satellites, which could potentially be incorporated in future attempts to develop nuclear weapons.

Screengrab from an IDF video showing a pilot as he flies of Iranian territory. March 6, 2026.

IDF targets Iranian Quds Force commanders in strike on Beirut hotel, four killed

Ten people were also injured in the attack on Beirut's Ramada hotel building in the Raouche area, the Lebanese health ministry said in a statement.

A police car passes by the damaged Ramada Plaza hotel building in the aftermath of an Israeli strike, in central Beirut, Lebanon, March 8, 2026

Shorter, faster, deadlier: World’s militaries stunned by power of Israel Air Force - analysis

The Iranians are no fools. We were not the only ones preparing for the event. They were too. The previous operation taught them a few things.

IAF pilots and crew prepare fighter jets for strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, August 24, 2025

IDF targets IRGC's Air Force situation room, aircraft used to transfer weapons to Hezbollah

The strikes include Tehran's main air situation room, operated by the IRGC air force, and 16 aircraft belonging to the elite Quds Force that were used to transfer weapons to Hezbollah.

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

IDF strikes IRGC, Hezbollah command centers in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district

The attacks come amid more than 500 strikes on targets in Lebanon since the start of the operation, the IDF added.

A site of overnight Israeli airstrikes is pictured in the southern suburbs of Beirut on March 6, 2026.

WATCH: IDF eliminates 'several operatives' as IAF strikes 200 targets across Iran

Footage released by the IDF from one of the strike locations appeared to show the elimination of several Iranian regime operatives.

Four IAF F-16 aircraft participate in Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.