May 6, 2026
A new commander for the Air Force
משמאל לימין: מפקד חיל האוויר הנכנס, עומר טישלר, הרמטכ״ל אייל זמיר, מפקד חיל האוויר היוצא, תומר בר. צילום: צה״ל
Air Force Commander Major General Tomer Bar is finishing his role
He was the Air Force commander on the seventh of October
On that day, there was a severe failure in defending Israel
This failure will stay with the Air Force for years to come
But after the attack, the Air Force resumed operations and led important missions
After the war began, the Air Force carried out many strikes
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It operated in Gaza, in Lebanon against Hezbollah, and also against threats from Iran The strikes in Iran were historic The Air Force's actions brought significant achievements in various arenas
Despite the successes, investigations revealed severe issues on the seventh of October The Air Force did not immediately understand the magnitude of the attack There was no appropriate plan for such an event This hindered the ability to respond in time
Now, a new commander is taking office Major General Omer Tishler In the IDF, they say this is part of a process of learning and change The goal is to strengthen the Air Force and better prepare for future wars