The 190 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force, also known as the tayeset maga hakesem (Magic Touch Squadron), is an AH-64A Apache helicopter squadron based at Ramon Airbase.

History

The squadron was formed in 1980 in Palmachim Airbase, flying the McDonnell Douglas MD 500 Defender. In 1995, the squadron received AH-64As and moved to Ramon Airbase. The squadron took part in the 1982 Lebanon-Israel war and the 2006 Lebanon-Israel war, mostly making precise strikes and supporting ground forces. It also took part in all the Israel-Gaza wars and the second intifada where it mostly supported ground troops and made airstrikes.