Tag Archive for IAF strike

| June 25, 2017
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VIDEO: IDF responds to Syrian fired projectiles by hitting Syrian tanks and machine-gun position

 

WATCH Israeli jets hit 3 targets in Syria successfully after Syrian projectiles exploded inside Israeli Golan Heights.

By i24NEWS

 

Israeli fighter jets struck targets inside Syria, including two tanks belonging to the Syrian government, on Saturday, in response to the firing of over ten projectiles into the Golan Heights.

The Israel Defense Forces reported that the projectiles landed in “an open area” causing no known injuries or damage and were believed to be spillover from the Syrian civil war.

Two hours after the projectiles landed, the IDF announced that “IAF [Israel Air Force] aircraft targeted the position from which the launches originated. Continue Reading »

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| April 27, 2017
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WATCH: Israel reportedly attacked Iranian arms depot near Damascus airport

 

Foreign Report: Hearing at least 5 explosions, the IAF allegedly targeted ‘game-changing’ weapons meant for Hezbollah and other pro-Iranian militias fighting in Syria early Thursday morning.

By Roi Kais

 

The Israel Air Force reportedly attacked an Iranian arms depot near the Damascus International Airport early Thursday morning, according to the Hezbollah-affiliated al-Manar television station.

According to various reports, a series of explosions at fuel tanks and warehouses near the airport rocked eastern Damascus at around 3:20am.

Regular supplies of weapons from Tehran are sent by commercial and military cargo planes through the arms supply hub, which is operated by Hezbollah, Reuters cited a regional intelligence source as saying. Continue Reading »

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| March 22, 2017
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Netanyahu: Agreement with Putin solid- Israel will neutralized weapons transfers

 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, “Russia’s position on the matter has not changed.” The agreement between Jerusalem and Moscow continues to allow the Israel Air Force to carry out defensive actions against terrorist targets in Syria.

By Shlomo Cesana, Lilach Shoval & Israel Hayom Staff

 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on a state visit to China, commented Tuesday on Israel’s recent airstrike in Syria, targeting a Hezbollah-bound weapons convoy, saying if a threat to Israel is detected it will be neutralized.

Flames and smoke from the Mazzah military airport outside Damascus, following an explosion at an ammunition and weapons stockpile attributed to Israel.

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| March 19, 2017
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Arab media reports commander in Syria’s air defense force killed by Israeli drone

 

IDF silent as conflicting reports are emanating from the Arab media identifying the man killed near the Israeli border on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights as a “terrorist” while other reports describe Yasser al-Sayyed as a civilian.

BY , YASSER OKBI, MAARIV HASHAVUA

 

Syrian media reported on Sunday that an Israeli drone had struck a car in the Quneitra countryside, killing the driver named as Yasser al-Sayed. There were conflicting reports about the identity of the man killed, with some labeling him a “terrorist” and others describing him as a civilian.

Yasser al-Sayed and the remnants of his car after allegedly destroyed by an Israeli UAV – Arab media

Hours earlier, Syrian regime reports said that forces loyal to President Bashar Assad had “repelled” an Israeli reconnaissance drone near the town of Khan Arnaba, close to where the alleged strike occurred. Continue Reading »

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| March 18, 2017
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IDF retaliates after rocket fired at Israel, Palestinian killed throwing fire-bomb

 

• IDF tanks & fighter jets target Hamas sites in Gaza after rocket explodes in open area – causing no injuries.
• Palestinian neutralized while throwing Molotov cocktail Friday, ending in young terrorist’s death.

By Matan Tzuri, Elior Levy & Yoav Zitun

 

IDF tanks and fighter jets attacked Hamas targets in the northern Gaza Strip on Saturday. The attack was in response to a rocket fired on the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council, which surrounds Gaza.

Early Saturday morning, a rocket was reported to have fallen in an open area in the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council. No injuries or damage were reported. Continue Reading »

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| March 17, 2017
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Israel’s Arrow-3 Interceptor protects IAF jets striking targets in Syria

 

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IDF confirms Israel Air Force struck targets in Syria.
– Rocket alert sirens sound in Israel as anti-aircraft missile, that was hit by the IDF’s interceptor Arrow missile, falls in Jordan.

By JPOST.COM STAFF, REUTERS

 

Israel used its Arrow-3 missile defense system for the first time on Thursday night after Israeli jets were targeted with Syrian anti-aircraft missiles during an operation over the war-torn country.

The Arrow 3 missile is launched from Palmachim air base in central Israel on December 10, 2015. – Photo: Israel Ministry of Defense

In a rare confirmation of Israel carrying out airstrikes in Syria, the IDF said on Friday morning that “several anti-aircraft missiles were launched from Syria during the operation. Continue Reading »

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| March 16, 2017
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After Gaza rocket hits southern Israel, Air Force jets destroy 2 Hamas facilities

 

Following the explosions of a Gaza rocket shot at Israel, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit explained the IAF retaliatory strike saying, “The IDF considers the Hamas terrorist organization solely responsible for what is happening in the Gaza Strip.”

By i24NEWS

 

The Israel Defense Forces reported a projectile was fired into southern Israeli territory Wednesday night, landing in an open area in the Negev.

There were no injuries reported and the defense forces are searching the area.

Part of an exploded rocket found in the sand.- Photo: Israel Police Spokesperson’s Unit

An Israel Air Force aircraft subsequently attacked subsequently attacked two terror targets, the military said in a statement. Continue Reading »

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| March 2, 2017
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Israeli Jets & Tanks Respond to Two Days of Unprovoked Attacks From Gaza

 

Even though Israel didn’t respond to last night’s rocket fired on Israel, today shots were fired at IDF troops carrying out routine security activities near the security fence along the Gaza border.
– IDF jets & tanks destroy 3 Hamas posts in Gaza in retaliation, leaving Defense Minister Liberman saying, “We will respond to every firing to our territory. That is what we did today and that is what we will also do in the future.”

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The IDF carried out an airstrike and artillery shelling against multiple Hamas targets in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip following gunfire shot toward IDF troops, the army stated on Thursday. Continue Reading »

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| February 23, 2017
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IDF report: Israeli jet downs Hamas drone over Mediterranean

 

The drone, operated by Hamas militants, was identified immediately after takeoff from Gaza and was under constant IAF surveillance.
– The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit reported, “The IDF will not allow any airspace violation and will act resolutely against any such attempt.”

By i24NEWS

 

The Israeli Defense Forces on Thursday intercepted a Hamas operated drone launched from the Gaza Strip.

According to a statement from the army, the drone was shot down over the Mediterranean sea by an Israeli air force jet and crashed into the water, preventing infiltration into Israeli airspace.

Hamas militants showing off the Qassam 1 drone during their 27th anniversary rally – Twitter

“The IDF will not allow any violation of airspace and will act resolutely against any such attempt,” the IDF spokesperson said. Continue Reading »

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| February 22, 2017
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Report: IAF jets destroy Hezbollah ordnance at Syrian army outposts in Damascus suburb

 

Again an aerial attack is attributed to Israel, this one on the Syrian army’s 3rd Division in al-Katif, with Lebanese press quoting officials reporting Hezbollah military buses were destroyed.

By Roi Kais

 

According to the reports, Israeli warplanes were circling Lebanese airspace in the Baalbek area at around 3am Wednesday, carrying out the attack from over Lebanon.Officials cited by Lebanese media estimated the attack was targeting Hezbollah military buses.

In a counter statement issued by Hezbollah, they claimed that the reports stating that the Israeli attacks targeted Hezbollah’s outposts in Lebanon or Syria are incorrect.

File photo: A past attack in Damascus attributed to Israel

A rebel spokesman from the city of Yabroud in the Damascus suburbs told a Syrian media outlets identified with the rebels that the Israeli Air Force fighter jets attacked at 4am after circling the Lebanese airspace for half an hour. Continue Reading »

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| February 6, 2017
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IDF hits Gaza for 4th time after multiple attacks against Israel, IDF

 

IDF attacks four separate Hamas targets throughout Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire at the western Negev and rocket fire a short time earlier against IDF soldiers.

By Reut Hadar

 

The IDF today (Monday) attacked Hamas positions and infrastructure in the Gaza Strip in four separate strikes.

The last air strike was carried out in the evening, with three Hamas installations in the northern and southern Gaza Strip confirmed hits.

The IDF spokesman said that “the attacks were carried out in light of events that have been occurring over the last month. The IDF holds the Hamas terrorist organization solely responsible for what is happening in the Gaza Strip and will not tolerate any attempt to harm the security of Israel and its citizens, and will work to preserve quiet for both sides.” Continue Reading »

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| November 27, 2016
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Israel Air Force engage ISIS forces in Syria, killing 4, destroying terrorist’s vehicle and ordnance

 

Prior to the IAF’s engagement, Israeli ground forces in the southern Golan Heights return fire after receiving shots and mortar shell emanating from ISIS-linked cell operating in Syria.

By ANNA AHRONHEIM

 

The Israeli Air Force struck and killed a cell of terrorists affiliated with the Islamic State group in Syria after shots were fired across the border at military forces in the Golan Heights on Sunday morning, according to an IDF statement.

In the first clashes between the IDF and an IS-linked group, the Israeli air force allegedly struck four operatives from the ISIS-linked Khalid ibn al-Walid Army (formerly known as Yarmouk Martyrs’ Brigade) who had initially opened fire at IDF forces in the southern Golan Heights at around 8:30am, east of the community of Avnei Eitan. Continue Reading »

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| September 15, 2016
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Israel Air Force hits multiple Hamas targets in Gaza after mortar attack on southern Israel

 

IAF jets launch reprisal attacks overnight, taking out 3 Hamas terror targets after a mortar shell fired from Gaza explodes in southern Israel Wednesday evening.

By Yoav Zitun and Elior Levi

 

The IDF launched a fresh wave of airstrikes overnight Wednesday against three Hamas terror targets in the Gaza Strip. The move comes as a retaliation for the firing of artillery shells on the Eshkol Regional Council late Wednesday.

The IDF spokesperson’s Unit said that it held Hamas exclusively responsible for all activities in the strip and would continue to operate in a determined manner in order to maintain peace and quiet for Israel’s southern residents

The mortar shells exploded near the border fence shortly before midnight Wednesday but no red alert siren was sounded.

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| September 14, 2016
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IAF jets attacked Syrian regime cannons on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights

 

A military source stated that Tuesday’s mortar fire may likely have been accidental spillover from battles between Assad regime forces & rebels in Syria’s civil war, but Israel will always respond to military attacks against its sovereignty.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

 

The Israeli Air Force struck cannons belonging to the Syrian regime late Tuesday evening in response to a number of mortar rounds that fell into Golan Heights just hours earlier, according to a military statement.

“The IDF will not tolerate any attempt to harm Israel’s sovereignty and security of its citizens,” the statement said, adding Israel holds the Syrian government responsible for any weapons launched into its territory. Continue Reading »

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| September 13, 2016
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Syria rejoices in Army’s (bogus) claim of hitting IDF warplanes

 

Syrian TV & radio merrily cover its Army’s claim of hitting IDF fighter-jets, ignoring IDF denials, while bringing out analysts for panel discussions etc. Meanwhile, a Syrian journalists laugh off the story, tweeting President Bashar al-Assad lacks the courage to even attack an Israeli cat.

By Roi Kais

 

Syrian media has been extensively covering the reportedly false claim made by the Syrian Army that Syrian ground-to-air missiles have managed to strike down an IDF drone and fighter jet.

A Syrian news anchor covering the story – Screenshot of Syrian TV

A row of Syrian experts and analysts have been called upon for television and radio interviews, one of whom opened his remarks by saying, “Congratulations to the Syrian Army” for on their reported accomplishment. Continue Reading »

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