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Report: Palestinian killed, three injured in IAF strike on Gaza sites

Israel Air Force strikes were in response to a short-range rocket that was launched from Gaza on Saturday and wounded an Israeli woman; IDF says has no immediate information about casualties.

by Haaretz and Reuters 18 comments

Israel successfully tests Arrow 2 missile defense system

Defense Ministry statement says experiment examines improved capabilities of the new Green Pine radar-guided detection system.

by Haaretz 0 comments

Barak approves Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel as new Israel Air Force chief

Currently serving as head of the Israel Defense Forces' Plans and Policy Directorate, Eshel will be replacing Maj. Gen. Ido Nehushtan; handover expected to take place in May.

by Gili Cohen 0 comments

Amir Eshel appointed as next Israel Air Force chief

Defense Minister Ehud Barak approves IDF chief's decision to name Eshel as next IAF commander, despite Netanyahu's preference for his military secretary, Yohanan Locker.

by Amos Harel and Gili Cohen 21 comments

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Even when the commander of the IAF presents himself as a humble subcontractor and not the architect, his identity and the timing of his appointment are important; you don't want an experienced commander stepping down right before a new military challenge.

by Amir Oren 0 comments

Israel must refrain from launching Gaza offensive

Before the Israel's air force and the tanks rush once more toward Gaza, carrying out an operation whose beginning is known but not its end, it is essential to examine the possibility of establishing a cease-fire in different ways.

Haaretz Editorial 21 comments

Another reason Israel can postpone attack on Iran

The tizzy over possible war with Iran that gripped Israel last week is connected to the F-35 only by its absence: It would be best if the war were to wait for it.

by Amir Oren 18 comments

Do we really need such a pricey plane?

The price of American fighter planes has ballooned, and the value of the deals has risen accordingly.

by Reuven Pedatzur 0 comments

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