Hamas’ leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, came out of hiding for a photo op. Watch him proudly display a child holding a firearm. Does this look like an organization that wants peace?
We extend our deepest condolences to the people of India following today’s tragic helicopter crash, which resulted in the death of the Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, General Bipin Rawat.
Hamas and Islamic Jihad have fired 3,100 rockets from Gaza in the past 7 days. That's the highest daily rate of rocket fire that Israel has faced in the history of the country. The threat is real. Millions of Israelis are living under fire. We will continue to defend ourselves.
We have just started striking terror sites in Gaza. Details to follow.
Wishing everyone around the world celebrating today a happy and meaningful #Diwali
IDF combat soldier Staff Sgt. Omer Tabib of the Nahal Brigade, was killed this morning by an Anti-Tank missile fired by Hamas from Gaza into Israel. He was 21 years old. May his memory be a blessing.
The Iron Dome saves thousands of lives. Here’s how:
Every red dot marks sirens in Israel over the last 30 minutes: Israel is under attack.
Our fighter jets are currently striking terror targets in Gaza.
Smiles for the weekend!
INTERCEPTED: Terrorists recently fired another barrage of rockets from Gaza toward the Israeli city of Ashkelon. We intercepted the rockets with the Iron Dome Aerial Defense System, and are now striking Hamas terror targets.
🚁 Our search & rescue mission in Brazil continues. #IDFinBrazil 🇮🇱 🇧🇷
We are currently preparing to dispatch an IDF humanitarian aid delegation to Brazil following a dam collapse that left hundreds missing. #IDFinBrazil
On this day 43 years ago, the IDF carried out its most daring mission to date. This is the story of Entebbe:
6 rockets were just fired from Lebanon toward northern Israel, all of which fell inside Lebanon. In response, our artillery forces fired toward the sources of the launches.
The IDF has successfully completed Operation Guardian of the Walls. This is what the 12-day-long operation looked like in numbers:
This is Ido. He loved the Ninja Turtles, his parents, and life. Yesterday, Ido was killed when a rocket from Gaza struck his home in Israel. He was only 6 years old. May his memory be a blessing.
The target: The Hamas ‘Metro’ tunnel system in Gaza. The operation: 160 aircraft, tanks, artillery and infantry units along the border. We struck 150 targets and damaged many kilometers of the Hamas ‘Metro’ network.
Put yourself in this father's shoes. You're driving with your newborn baby. Suddenly, you find yourself under rocket fire. As rockets explode, your only thought is: keep your baby safe. The IDF will continue to fight against Hamas to protect Israeli civilians.
These IDF soldiers were born in India and they have a special message in honor of #IndiaIndependenceDay
After providing advance warning to civilians & time to evacuate, IDF fighter jets struck a multi-story building containing Hamas military intelligence assets. The building contained civilian media offices, which Hamas hides behind and deliberately uses as human shields.
Fighting a terrorist organization that operates within civilian areas isn’t easy. Watch as IDF pilots call off a strike because children were there:
Athlete, IDF Soldier, and now, Olympic medalist—is there anything she can’t do? 🏆 Home Front Command soldier Cpl. Avishag made history today by winning Israel’s first taekwondo medal in the Olympics. 📸 Amit Schussel
130 IDF soldiers have just taken off for Brazil. Saving lives isn't about how large the distance is, it's about how far you're willing to go. #IDFinBrazil 🇮🇱🇧🇷✈
4 rockets were just fired from Lebanon at northern Israel, 1 of which was intercepted by the Iron Dome. In response, IDF artillery forces are striking a number of targets in Lebanon. We are prepared for any scenario on any front.