Jerusalem, May 5, 2026 (AFP) - Israel ready to deploy 'entire air force' against Iran if needed: new chief

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2026-05-05

Israel's new air force chief Major General Omer Tischler said on Tuesday that the country was prepared to deploy its entire fleet of fighter jets against Iran if necessary. He spoke weeks into a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East war, which erupted when Israel and the United States launched strikes against Iran in February. "We are closely monitoring the developments in Iran and are prepared to deploy the entire air force eastward if required,......

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