[UPDATE-Aug 12, 2026-Israel-Iran War] Gaza-Hamas, Lebanon-Hezbollah, Syria: Real Time Reaction and Analysis

Israel reveals unprecedented air battle over its skies Israeli daily “Walla” reported that hundreds of Israeli and US aircraft operated simultaneously as Iranian and Hezbollah missiles and drones filled the skies, creating what the Israeli Air Force describes as the most complex air-control operation in its history. During the opening phase of Operation Roaring Lion, hundreds of fighter jets, tankers, helicopters, surveillance aircraft and drones were returning from missions as far as 1,500 kilometers away, while additional aircraft were taking off for further strikes. At the same time, Israel’s air-defense network was preparing to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and drones….