Omer Tishler

Omer Tischler (; born 1975) is an Israeli general currently commanding the Israeli Air Force.

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.

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. In September 2021 he was appointed to head the Air Operations Group. In September 2023 he was made IAF Chief of Staff.

In December 2025 Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz approved the appointment of Tischler as the next Commander of the Israeli Air Force.

In May 2026 he was assumed responsibility as by Commander of the Israeli Air Force, replacing Tomer Bar.

Awards and decorations Omer Tischler was awarded three campaign ribbons for his service during three conflicts.

Second Lebanon WarSouth Lebanon Security ZoneOperation Protective Edge