Key Insights from The Video Of The Israeli F-35I Adir Refueling Over Lebanon | Aviation

Israeli Air Force F-35I took part in the preemptive strike against Hezbollah rocket sites in Lebanon.

In the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 the Israeli Air Force conducted heavy strikes of military positions of the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, in a pre-emptive strike to eliminate rockets ready to be fired at Israeli cities.

The raid, carried out by about 100 fighter jets, reportedly eliminated 40 launch sites ready to fire some 6,000 rockets, only minutes before they were set to fire against the northern and central parts of Israel including the city of Tel Aviv.

Among the various jets taking part in the strikes were the Israeli F-35I Adir (Hebrew for “Mighty One”).

A modified version of the F-35 Stealth Fighter specially designed for Israel, the F-35I is in service with the Israeli Air Force since late 2016 and has already taken part in various strikes in the area, including, according to some unconfirmed claims, the recent retaliatory long-range attack against Houthi rebels in Yemen, over 1,700km away from Israeli soil.

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