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Once again, Islamic Jihad has shown its disregard for human life. An IDF examination regarding the event in Jabaliya concluded that it was the result of a misfired Islamic Jihad rocket. Intended to target innocent Israelis, it ended up with the death of innocent Palestinians.
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We surprised this Hezbollah operative before he could surprise Israeli civilians. Take a look at what we caught on camera from inside an attack tunnel dug from Lebanon into Israel. #NorthernShield
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In response to the 2 rockets fired from Lebanon toward northern Israel, IDF artillery just struck in Lebanon.
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🚨 As non-stop barrages of rockets continue to be fired toward southern Israel, an apartment building in Ashkelon was hit. 6 civilians were injured.
Waking up to terror should NOT be a daily reality.
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We just targeted a senior commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist group in Gaza. Tayseer Jabari was responsible for multiple terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians.
The IDF will continue to defend Israel against the threat of terrorism.
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This is what happened when hundreds of soldiers came together to light Hannukah candles in the IDF Officers’ Training School:
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🍷 Happy Passover! 🍷
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Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets from Lebanon at northern Israel this morning.
We will not tolerate any aggression against Israeli civilians and remain prepared for any operational situation.
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Around 200 Christian soldiers serving in the IDF are celebrating #Christmas today. We wish them, and all those celebrating around the world, a very #MerryChirstmas !
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In response to the arson balloons launched from Gaza toward Israel today, IDF fighter jets struck a weapons manufacturing site used to research and develop weapons belonging to Hamas tonight.
The IDF will respond firmly against terror attempts from Gaza.
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On Israeli Memorial Day,
we remember the sacrifice
of IDF soldiers who fell
defending our country
and victims of terrorist attacks.
May their memory be a blessing. 🕯
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RIP Sean Connery, 1930-2020.
Pictured: the James Bond actor with the late IAF Commander Maj. Gen. Motti Hod in front of the Iraqi MiG-21 numbered "007" in Israel, 1967.
Credit: Raanan Weiss Collection
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Who could imagine that today we would celebrate our victory in the 1948-49 War of Independence?
Past
present
& future
we forever remain committed
to defending the State of Israel. 🇮🇱
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Have a happy & sweet new year! 🍎🍯
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Our troops apprehended a suspect who stabbed an IDF soldier and stole her weapon in the Jordan Valley.
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Initial report: The IDF is currently striking in Gaza. Details to follow.
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For the last time this year, we wish you a Shabbat Shalom.
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Attn: World
Hamas and Islamic Jihad
abuse the children of #Gaza
indoctrinating them with hate
and weaponizing them
with grenades and firebombs.
This child abuse must end.
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Tonight marks the beginning of Israel's National Memorial Day.
Together, we remember
the fallen,
the courageous,
and the brave.
The IDF soldiers that fell while defending their homeland.
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Two Islamic Jihad terrorists were identified preparing to launch anti-tank guided missiles from #Gaza at Israel.
🎯 Until we stopped them.
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Terrorists in Gaza fired a rocket toward Israel earlier tonight.
In response, our aircraft just struck a Hamas military post in southern Gaza.
Terror has consequences.
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A rocket was launched from Gaza at Israeli civilians earlier tonight. The rocket was intercepted by the Iron Dome before it could reach its target:
Israeli civilians.
We just responded with strikes on Hamas’ underground infrastructure in Gaza. Israel's target:
Terror.
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An EXCLUSIVE look inside a Hezbollah attack tunnel built to kill Israeli families:
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This soldier was on her way home when she passed a piano in the train station. Watch what happens next...
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