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'Ready to defeat any challenge': Zamir assesses IAF threat response amid Iran tensions

Zamir examined procedures for fast-breaking scenarios and observed how the new aircraft are being integrated into operational squadrons, according to the military.

Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits the Nevatim Air Base, January 21, 2026.
Israel, Greece, and Cyprus sign 2026 trilateral work plan for military cooperation, December 28, 2025.

Trilateral work plan for military cooperation between Israel, Greece, Cyprus signed - exclusive

 IDF soldiers from the Kfir brgigade operate in the Gaza Strip, November 20, 2024.

Israeli civilian shoots at smugglers in southern Israel, leaves one dead

Friends of Israeli pilot Ron Arad who has been missing since October 1986 march in his memory in Tel Aviv, on October 18, 2024.

IAF chief hints at Ron Arad op. after disappearance of Lebanese general


US considers $30 b. Iran civilian nuclear deal, Iran denies any meeting with US next week

NGO petitions High Court to allow safe passage to Gaza hospital • Ireland to relocate Tehran embassy staff • IDF amps up strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon

 An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of US President Donald Trump and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is seen in Tehran, Iran, May 11, 2025.

Hundreds of Iranian drones intercepted 'around the clock' by IAF during Op. Rising Lion

Aerial Control Array personnel were deployed across Israel and are responsible for detecting suspicious aerial targets both inside Israeli airspace and out.

 Photo of attack helicopters taking off June 2025

Netanyahu: Iran's malicious intent to threaten Israel has been eradicated

"We destroyed Iran's missile manufacturing industry—just minutes before the deadly missiles were set to be launched at Israel. Iran's malicious intent to threaten Israel has been eradicated."

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives speech on June 24, 2025.

'Stop everything': Trump raised voice at Netanyahu in tense call over calling off airstrikes

“It was a tough conversation between Netanyahu and President Trump. Trump viewed this as a personal achievement and made it clear that no one—absolutely no one—would undermine it.”

 US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, April 7, 2025.

Five killed, at least 20 wounded as Iran fires missile salvo at Israel

Twenty eight people were killed in the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, while the IDF estimated that it could have been hundreds.

 Iranian missile falls in Southern Negev; illustrative

Iran launches missiles toward Israel after Trump announced incoming ceasefire

Before the IDF's announcement, the Home Front Command warned that sirens could activate due to detected missile launches.

 Anti-missile system fires interception missiles as missiles fired from Iran as it seen from Jerusalem, June 21, 2025.

Israel kills hundreds of IRGC members in strikes on Tehran's Basij, Alborz forces

The IDF targeted the headquarters of the Basij paramilitary forces, as well as internal security forces Alborz, in a wave of strikes across Iran's capital.

 Israel strikes in Tehran, Monday June 23, 2025.

WATCH: IAF jets strike Iranian missile launchers, prevent barrage against Israel

The IDF said the launchers were expected to be used in the multiple missile barrages fired at Israel throughout Friday.

 (illustrative) A missile is launched during an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran.

WATCH: IAF destroys Iran attack helicopters, Emad missile launchers

Approximately 25 fighter jets struck over 40 missile infrastructure components, including missile storage sites and military operatives of the Iranian regime.

 Helicopters during a military exercise in Isfahan, Iran, October 28, 2023

IAF drone downed in Iranian territory, military confirms

The drone incident occurred amid a series of Israeli airstrikes more than 1,500 kilometers from Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a statement in front of a Hermes 900 drone at the Palmachim Air Force Base near the city of Rishon Lezion, Israel July 5, 2023