Iran launched a large-scale ballistic missile attack on Israeli targets on September 1, including the Nevatim air base and other important targets in the country. The facility hosts two squadrons of the Israeli Air Force's F-35 fifth-generation fighter jets, with plans to host a third squadron following the delivery of the fighter jets. . Video from Israel confirmed the impact of dozens of ballistic missiles that Israel's air defense network failed to shoot down, affecting targets including the headquarters of the intelligence agency Mossad in Tel Aviv, which was leveled by the attack. The operation, dubbed “Real Commitment 2,” came a year after tensions escalated between Tehran and Tel Aviv and represented a long-awaited revenge attack. >Israel launched an attack on Tehran on July 31. considered a breach of this agreement. title=”Israeli Air Force personnel and F-35s at Nevatim Air Base”
Reports indicate that most of the F-35s (more than 20 fighter jets) at Nevatim Air Base were here. During the attack, the stealth fighter was one of Israel's most valuable targets. This facility has been widely used Referred to as Israel’s “most important air base” target=”_blank”>The importance of the F-35 in the country’s fleet. Israel deploys only two squadrons of the expensive stealth aircraft and relies heavily on them as the rest of its fighter fleet relies primarily on outdated avionics and old mechanically scanned array radars. The F-35 plays a central role in Israel's battlefieldplanning for potential attacks on Iran, with its stealth capabilities and advanced avionics, including electronic warfare systems and other air defense suppression capabilities, making it become the best asset for such an operation. Therefore, destroying the F-35 is an important step in limiting Israel's ability to respond to further escalation, although Israel has The number of F-35s ordered by the 3rd Squadron is significant
Israeli and Western officials have widely stressed the need for a strong response to Iran, with White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan saying: “This will provide a There are serious consequences and we will work with Israel to ensure this happens. The IDF announced that its response would be “seen across the Middle East” and Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said the entire “free world” must support Israel – Referring to expected Western support for future attacks on Israel, influential U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham called on President Joe Biden to authorize attacks on Iranian oil refineries, even though the country has been the most heavily involved in the Western alliance. The most sophisticated network – rivaled only by Taiwan's – Israeli media reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several ministers were forced to remain in a heavily fortified underground location in Jerusalem for several hours during the attack. , Western reporters reported that large explosions could be felt across Tel Aviv. There were previous reports of minor damage, but this was not confirmed after the damage increased. target=”_blank”>Hezbollah rocket launchers Drone attacks on facilities such as Ramat David Air Base.