Protest organizers say declaration that coalition will advance plan to control judicial appointments was breaking point for many in the IAF who haven't joined protest already

Air Force chopper was ordered to take PM to protest-blocked airport en route to Italy, but he then took a police helicopter; pilots were reportedly unaware of ruse

Two-week exercises simulate 'strategic strike' in unfamiliar enemy territory with 'abundance of anti-aircraft defenses'

Military admits head of Air Force Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar was under 'false impression' when he suspended Col. (res.) Gilad Peled

Satellite images reveal runway targeted at two locations, preventing large planes -- such as Iranian cargo flights ferrying weapons to Hezbollah -- from landing

Col. 'Gimmel' gave media interviews about concerns in IAF over government's planned moves; military's statement cites 'inappropriate' conduct 'contrary to guidance' of IAF chief

In post 1 week after scandal-sparking remark, minister in defense ministry says he must do soul-searching after pilots understood words as directive to obliterate entire town

Prime minister tells party members that troops refusing to serve in protest of judicial overhaul must be opposed, but that government needs to 'calm tensions, not inflame them'

Gallant tells troops refusing orders is 'playing with fire'; soldiers at discussion complain defense minister 'lacked empathy,' spoke only in slogans

Members of 69th squadron -- most of whom said they would refuse to join exercise in protest of government -- agree to hold dialogue with commanders as protests sweep reserves corps