Omer Tischler
Israeli general (born 1975)
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Omer Tischler (Hebrew: עומר טישלר; born 1975) is an Israeli general currently commanding the Israeli Air Force.
Omer Tischler | |
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| עומר טישלר | |
Tischler receiving command, May 2026 | |
| Commander of the Israeli Air Force | |
| Assumed office 5 May 2026 | |
| Prime Minister | Benjamin Netanyahu |
| IDF Chief | Eyal Zamir |
| Preceded by | Tomer Bar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1975 (age 50–51) Karmiel, Israel |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Israel |
| Branch/service |  Israeli Air Force |
Years of service | 1993–present |
| Rank |  Aluf |
| Commands | 140 Squadron 119 Squadron Air Force Operations Department Israeli Air Force Flight Academy Nevatim Airbase IAF Chief of Air Staff Israeli Air Force |
| Battles/wars | Security Zone in Lebanon Campaign Second Intifada Operation Defensive Shield Second Lebanon War Operation Cast Lead Operation Pillar of Defense Operation Brother's Keeper Operation Protective Edge Operation Swords of Iron 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran |
Biography
Omer Tischler was born in 1975 in Karmiel and raised in Kfar Saba. He joined the Israeli Air Force in 1993. He was trained as a F-16 pilot, though shortly thereafter became a member of the founding group of the re-formed 69 Squadron that flies F-15Is.[1]
In 2002 Tischler studied Biomedical engineering and after that left the IAF for the private sector. Tischler participated in the Second Lebanon War in 2006 as a reservist. After the war he returned to the IAF as the second in command of 105 Squadron flying F-16Ds.[1]
In 2011 Tischler was appointed commander of 140 Squadron, and in 2013 he took over the command of 119 Squadron. In 2017 he was appointed as commander of the Israeli Air Force Flight Academy.[1]
In July 2019 Tischler was made commander of Nevatim Airbase.[2] In September 2021 he was appointed to head the Air Operations Group. In September 2023 he was made IAF Chief of Staff.[3]
In December 2025 Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz approved the appointment of Tischler as the next Commander of the Israeli Air Force.[4]
In May 2026 he was assumed responsibility as by Commander of the Israeli Air Force, replacing Tomer Bar.[5]
Awards and decorations
Omer Tischler was awarded three campaign ribbons for his service during three conflicts.
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| Second Lebanon War | South Lebanon Security Zone | Operation Protective Edge |
