Airstrikes

Israel faces emerging regional alignment as Syria turns to Pakistan after strikes - analysis

Talk of Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords appears to underestimate how much Riyadh and other countries have become concerned about Israeli strikes in places like Syria.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani meets with European Commission Vice-President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas (not pictured), in Brussels, Belgium, May 11, 2026
Abu al-Duhur base is seen following reported Israeli strikes, Syria, August 18, 2026

Turkey denies Israeli claims, says no troops were at Syrian airbase struck by IDF

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new settlement of Doran in the Mount Hebron region of the West Bank, June 16, 2026.

Israel will not tolerate Turkey's 'dangerous adventures' in Syria, Katz warns Erdogan

 Syria's Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad Hasan al-Shaibani attends a panel discussion, "New Dawn for Damascus: Prospects for Syria's Transition", during the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, Germany, February 15, 2025.

Syria FM claims Israel was told that Turkey was not building forces before airbase strikes - report


Can US strikes on ISIS help bring change to Syria? - analysis

The United States is committed to Damascus at a crucial juncture in Syria’s history - showing power in the skies is a way to give assurances the US is here to stay.

US Airmen prepare to load GBU-31 munition systems onto F-15E Strike Eagles within the US Central Command area of responsibility, December 19, 2025

Israeli strikes killed at least 40 Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon since October, IDF says

The announcement follows at least three strikes on Sunday against terror operatives in southern Lebanon.

Smoke rises after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, November 27, 2025; illustrative.

Nigerian jets thwarted Benin coup attempt as soldiers targeted president, Benin's gov't says

In its first foreign military intervention in nearly a decade, Nigeria sends fighter jets and ground troops to assist Benin government in restoring order.

Nigerian Airforce fighter jets fly around Nigeria's Aso-Rock in Abuja, Nigeria during the countrys 60th Independence Celebration on October 1, 2020. - Nigeria is holding scaled-down celebrations due to the coronavirus pandemic to commemorate six decades since it gained self-rule from Britain in 1960

WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as terror group refuses to disarm

The strike targeted Hezbollah missile launch sites, weapons storage facilities, and military posts that were reportedly utilized to plan and launch terror attacks against IDF troops.

People walk past a damaged building during the funeral of Hezbollah's top military official, Haytham Ali Tabtabai, and of other people who were killed by an Israeli airstrike on Sunday, November 24, 2025

Lebanon's President Aoun says country ready for agreement to end Israeli strikes - AP

Aoun added that talks would also involve the IDF withdrawing from the five outposts in Lebanese territory, where the military said in they would each be manned by a company of troops.

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, US, September 23, 2025.

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.

WATCH: Israeli forces battle Hamas terrorists in Gaza City incursion

While in Gaza City, troops have killed numerous terrorists using tank fire, armed drones, and air strikes.

This picture taken from a position at Israel's border with the Gaza Strip shows smoke billowing on September 16, 2025.

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.

Iran is prepared for another war with Israel, response will be even stronger, FM Araghchi warns

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called for Arab nations to cut relations with Israel in support of Gaza during an interview with the Saudi-owned newspaper Asharq al-Awsat.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with ambassadors in Tehran, July 12, 2025; illustrative.

IDF conducts airstrikes on south Lebanon against Hezbollah terror targets

"There are no unusual instructions for the civilian area. All planned events are approved as scheduled. We will provide updates on any changes," the Upper Galilee Council stated.

IAF strikes in southern Lebanon on August 6, 2025.