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IDF dropped 18,000 bombs during Iran war

These bombs were dropped as part of 1,000 waves of IAF aircraft, with CENTCOM saying that the US had struck over 13,000 targets during the war.

Israeli Air Force fighter jet seen in central Israel amid the ongoing war, March 30, 2026.
IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, April 10, 2026.

IDF destroys launcher fired from inside school, Israel excludes France from talks with Lebanon

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 7, 2026.

WATCH: IDF kills Hezbollah anti-tank terrorists operating from southern Lebanon mosque

IDF strikes bridges across Iran.

Netanyahu confirms strikes on bridges, railways across Iran to thwart IRGC launcher capacity


Hamas starts gathering hostage remains, denies agreeing to gradually disarm - report

The terror organization also reportedly requested, through Egyptian mediators, that the IDF cease airstrikes in the Gaza Strip so that it can complete the task. 

Children look out of a building as Palestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard on the day of the handover of hostages. Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025.

WATCH: IDF strikes 140 terror targets across Gaza, ramps up Gaza City offensive

IAF aircraft eliminated a terrorist cell that fired an RPG at IDF soldiers

IDF soliers operate in the Gaza Strip, September 28, 2025.

Eliminated with 83 bombs: Intelligence Directorate reveals details of Nasrallah's final days

Nasrallah remained in place and tried to plan counterattacks and rebuild the terror organization's capabilities.

 People visit the burial site of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, on the outskirts of Beirut

IDF hits Yemen's Houthis with 65 munitions in operation 'Pass the Parcel'

"We have just delivered a powerful strike on numerous terrorist targets of the Houthi terror organization in Sanaa as part of Operation 'Pass the Parcel,'" Katz wrote.

Explosions heard in Sanaa, Yemen, September 25, 2025.

No. 15: Tomer Bar: Israel Air Force chief changing the course of history

There is no doubt that the IAF, under Tomer Bar's leadership, has altered the course of history on several of Israel's fronts.

Israel Air Force chief Tomer Bar.

WATCH: Israeli air strikes kill two Hezbollah terrorists, destroy vessel in southern Lebanon

The terrorists were engaged in efforts to restore Hezbollah's terror infrastructure in the area, the IDF added in their statement.

 Reported images of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, March 22, 2025.

IDF kills Hamas intel. official in Bureij Battalion

The terrorist, Sim Mahmoud Yusuf Abu Alkhir, was involved in executing attacks against Israeli soldiers.

IDF killed Hamas intelligence official of terror group's Bureij Battalion, September 19, 2025.

Battle of succession: Will Tomer Bar be replaced as head of air force?

Current estimates indicate that the military and Defense Ministry want a new IAF chief who will be prepared for future challenges, in light of Iran's intentions to retaliate against Israel.

Israel Air Force chief Tomer Bar.

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IAF eyes major overhaul of F-16s, used to strike Iran, to meet future combat needs

The decades-old F-16 "Barak" aircraft managed to strike in Iran without refueling, and added significant capacity to the Israel Air Force’s strike capability.

An Israeli F-16D; illustrative.