According to a statement from the US Department of Defence Austin's visit to Israel underscores the United States' unwavering commitment to support Israel following the recent deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists.
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff attended the annual Eastern Air Command (EAC) Commanders' conference held from October 12-13 at Air Force Station, Tezpur.
In a post shared on X, Israeli Air Force stated, "Air Force fighter jets attacked operatives of the terrorist organization Hamas and destroyed the organization's military posts."
The Indian Air Force has kept its aircraft on standby in case there is a requirement to bring back Indian citizens from Israel amidst the war with Hamas, Indian Air Force officials said on Thursday.
On Thursday overnight, the IDF fighter jets launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip and targeted Hamas' elite fighting unit Nakhba, which spearheaded the mass infiltration from the Strip on Saturday, The Jerusalem Post reported on Thursday.
As today marks the sixth day of Israel Hamas conflict, Israel Defence Force (IDF) spokesperson Lieutenant Col. Jonathan Conricus on Thursday said that the babies have been beheaded in Israel, further noting that it was hard to believe that Hamas could perform such barbaric act.
Overnight Tuesday, the Israeli Air Force hit more than 200 targets in Gaza's Al Furqan neighborhood, which it called "a terror nest for Hamas," from which "many activities against Israel are carried out."
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday said the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) is moving to "full offence" against Hamas targets as the counter-offensive in the wake of the terror attacks rages on, The Times of Israel reported.