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Hezbollah’s plot to down an Israeli plane: The tactics that foiled their master plan

Once blocked by Hezbollah's 100+ missile batteries and Syria's dense air defenses, Israel overcame these challenges with decoys, advanced drones and precision strikes, restoring air dominance and reopening Middle Eastern skies for IDF operations

Yoav Zitun | 12.29.24

ההכנות לתקיפה והמראת המטוסים של חיל האוויר לתימן

Israel's plan: Blockading Houthis and their Iranian supply route

Analysis: The IDF's recent attack in Yemen was impactful and well executed, but Israel will be required to take further steps to make sure the Yemeni threat won't become more serious

Yossi Yehoshua | 12.27.24

Inside Israel’s largest Yemen strike: Control tower, power stations hit amid tight US coordination

Israel’s Air Force launches largest Yemen strike yet, targeting Sanaa Airport and other key locations; 'No Houthi leader will escape Israel’s reach,' Katz says

Ynet correspondents | 12.26.24

Israeli officials: '100 aircraft took part in Yemen air raid'

In largest strike so far, Israel hits Sanaa airport, disabling control tower and damaging aircraft, along with Hodeidah’s port and power stations; Netanyahu: 'We are determined to cut off Iran’s terror arm'

Lior Ben Ari, Yossi Yehoshua | 12.26.24

IDF changed rules of engagement shortly after October 7 attack, report claims

New York Times, citing Israeli military commanders, reports IDF approved 'unprecedented' strikes against Hamas in Gaza, allegedly permitting up to 20 civilian casualties per attack; military denies allegations

Ynet | 12.26.24

Rotor from Israeli helicopter crash 50 years ago recovered in Syrian Hermon

On Independence Day 1974, a Super Frelon helicopter crashed in flames on Mount Hermon during a rescue mission, killing all six crew members; fifty years later, its front rotor was recovered following Israel's capture of the Syrian Hermon

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 12.22.24

Air Force pilot on Yemen strike: 'After we release the munitions, there is no take two'

Major D., 26, pilot describes Yemen strike as his longest mission, requiring problem-solving mid-flight, peak focus for a precise attack on Houthi targets and a safe return home after the high-stakes operation

Yoav Zitun | 12.20.24

The Iranian arm Israel is finding hard to cut off

Israeli strikes in the Yemeni capital mark the end of restraint against the Iran-backed Houthis that remain one of Tehran's final operating proxies; Power cuts make Yemeni citizens fear serious war against Israel

Lior Ben Ari | 12.20.24

'Very good, everything exploded': Watch footage of fighter jets striking Houthis

Videos released by the IDF show fighter pilots carrying out precise strikes on military targets in Yemen using more than 60 bombs; Houthis deny claims port operations crippled

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 12.19.24

Drone threat from Gaza neutralized by Israeli Air Force near border

Two drones launched from Gaza breached Israeli airspace, triggering sirens in the Gaza border region; One drone was intercepted by the Israeli Air Force, while the other crashed near Kibbutz Urim; Incident underscores ongoing tensions along Gaza border

Yoav Zitun, Roni Green Shaulov | 12.19.24

Massive Israeli airstrikes on Syria reportedly trigger earthquake

Jets target weapons storage facilities housing surface-to-surface missiles, among other assets, Hezbollah-affiliated media reports; overnight strikes hit locations in Aleppo, Hama and Tartus

Lior Ben Ari | 12.16.24

תקיפות באזור אל-קלמון בפרברי דמשק, סוריה

Israel conducts 420 strikes on Syria targets since fall of Assad, rights group says

UK-based Observatory for Human Rights says Israeli jets struck 17 times in Damascus area overnight, targeting missile storage facilities; IDF says targeted electronic warfare systems

Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 12.14.24

Israeli Air Force concludes operations on northern border, readies mission against Iran's nuclear program

Officials present impressive military data on fighting against Hezbollah and make preparations for a possible strike on Iranian soil following Assad's fall and Trump's return to Washington

Yoav Zitun | 12.12.24

Israel captures Syrian Hermon; Netanyahu: 'This is a historic day'

IDF forces seize control of Jabal al-Sheikh outpost on Syrian side of Mount Hermon following withdrawal of Assad army forces; PM: 'The Assad regime has fallen as a direct result of the blows we delivered to Iran and Hezbollah'

Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 12.08.24

Scathing Pentagon report raises concerns over F-35 fighter jets, despite operational success

Israel relies on F-35 for deep strikes and air defense, but concerns growing over operational reliability, technological superiority and high maintenance costs, raising doubts about the fighter jet’s ability to meet strategic and financial expectations

Daniel Edelson, New York | 11.25.24

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