Tomer Bar
The talks reviewed lessons from June’s 12-day operation against Iranian regime targets and jointly formulated a strategic work plan for 2026.
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to act with excellence despite it,” Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir told the pilots and navigators.
Lt. Gen. Ingo Gerhartz wraps up term with tour of Gaza border, Tel Nof squadron.
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir joined at least one of the meetings, according to widespread reports. The letter reportedly calls on reservists to stop reporting for duty.
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir called its operations “impressive” during a visit to Nevatim base, where he met with IAF Commander Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar.
Israeli Air Force chief said the military will not tolerate efforts by the terrorist organization to “raise its head.”
“The voices of division have recently been raising their heads again,” Israeli Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar said.
The move comes as Israel prepares for attacks by Iran and Hezbollah.
The U.S. Air Force is expected to lead a large exercise in Israel at the end of October, which is reportedly why the mid-month date was selected.
The advanced drone “will significantly improve the ability to act offensively and effectively according to data that will be received.”
“Those who are not interested in volunteering or serving in the reserves simply will not be here,” says Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar.
A ceremony to mark the occasion, held at Tel Nof Airbase, included IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi; commanders from the German, Greek and Cypriot air forces; and those in the U.S. Air Force in Europe.
