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'Road to Iran has been paved': IDF Chief of Staff holds assessment with IAF commander

IAF jets will further attack targets in Tehran, according to the report.

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IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir overseeing IDF strikes against Iran from the Israeli Air Force situation room, June 13, 2025.
AIR FORCE Commander Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar responded to the pilots’ letter harshly, claiming it exceeded the boundaries of freedom of speech, the writer notes.

Israel's war with Hamas tests boundaries of the Jewish State's freedom of speech – opinion

Even in the middle of war, it is vital that the public voices its opinion and criticizes the government, which goes against the sentiments of some Israeli voters.

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Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visited the Nevatim Air Force base, March 11, 2025

IAF chief works to prevent letter of reservists refusing to fight, says war 'too political'

Air Force Commander Major General Tomer Bar threatening that anyone who signs the letter will not be able to continue serving in the reserves.

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The Chief of the General Staff and the Director of the ISA in the IAF’s Underground Operations Center

WATCH: IDF chief, Shin Bet director, and IAF commander oversee Gaza strikes

The IDF spokesperson's unit released videos and photos from the command center, depicting the three men in deep discussion as the strikes took place.

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After IDF chief, wave of resignations expected in Israeli Air Force, Navy - report

Alongside the senior General Staff officers, the list of officers who may retire from the IDF is reportedly quite long.

JANUARY 21, 2025ByAVI ASHKENAZI
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi (left), Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar (center), Israeli Navy commander V.-Adm. David Salama (bottom right), IAF chief Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar (top right) (illustration).

WATCH: How Israel's Air Force prepared for attack on Yemen's Sana'a airport

IAF chief Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar: "We have just seen a tangible demonstration of our capabilities, and we are capable of much, much more."

DECEMBER 26, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IAF pilots sit in their jet preparing for strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, December 26, 2024.

‘No enemy is beyond reach’: Air force chief commends pilots after Iran strikes

The exchange, captured in an audio recording between Bar and IAF pilot Lt. Col. S, was published by the IDF on Saturday evening.

OCTOBER 26, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IAF forces preparing for Israel's retaliation attack against Iran, 25-Oct-2024