We just dispatched an IDF humanitarian aid delegation to Albania following the devastating earthquake that took 50+ lives and left thousands injured. #IDFinAlbania 🇮🇱🇦🇱
Israel and Iran don't share a border. In fact, Tehran is 1,000 miles from Jerusalem. So why did an Iranian-led Syrian squad plant this IED on the Israel-Syria border? Because Iran's terror knows no border. Luckily, we're here to stop them.
Official Operational Recap:
🚨 Sirens sounding in southern Israel 🚨
In response to a series of explosive balloons launched from Gaza into Israel over the last week, our forces struck Hamas terror targets in Gaza overnight. We will continue to operate against any attempt to harm Israeli civilians.
🚨Sirens are sounding in southern Israel 🚨
🚨Sirens just sounded in northern Israel🚨
PICTURED: Hamas drone that crossed on Wednesday from Gaza into Israeli airspace, which was monitored and downed by our troops. We will continue to prevent any attempt to harm Israeli civilians.
CLEARED FOR PUBLICATION: An IAF fighter jet and an Israeli Navy missile ship intercepted 3 hostile UAVs from Lebanon which approached the airspace over Israel’s economic waters today. 1/4
This is our reality: 90 rockets and mortar shells fired at Israel in less than 24 hours
A terror squad in Gaza launched a drone into Israel that dropped what appears to be an explosive device; an IDF vehicle was lightly damaged. In response, we targeted the terror squad responsible for launching the drone.
Cleared for landing. Blue Flag, the largest & most advanced exercise yet to be hosted by the IAF, will begin in 2 weeks. Participating aircraft have touched down in Israel. 🇮🇱+🇩🇪+🇺🇸+🇬🇧+🇬🇷+🇫🇷+🇮🇳+🇮🇹 will drill operational scenarios & work to strengthen alliances.
We have just targeted Hamas' secret military intelligence HQ in Gaza. The context for this strike: Last night, Hamas fired a rocket 75 miles into Israel. The rocket destroyed a house and wounded seven people, including children. We will defend our homes.
Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. This day is typically spent in prayer or repentance, or at home around loved ones, and we are encouraged to take time off to reflect on the past year. Our soldiers wish you a meaningful, reflective and easy fast.
Minutes ago: An anti-tank missile was just fired from Gaza toward Israel.
Israeli Air Force Commander MG Amikam Norkin was awarded the US Legion of Merit by the @usairforce for “exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services.” The award is a great honor. Working side by side our ally is an even greater one 🇺🇸 🇮🇱
The IDF "Olive Branches" humanitarian aid delegation has concluded its search and rescue efforts in Türkiye. The delegation began its activities last week, following the earthquakes that killed and injured thousands of people. 1/2
Seeing double? This is Lt. Ella Amir and Lt. Shira Amir. These twin sisters are serving together as commanders in the IDF Officers Course. Thank you, Lt. Ella and Lt. Shira, for making twice the impact! 🇮🇱
One month ago today, 130 of our soldiers flew to Brazil on a humanitarian mission #IDFinBrazil
In response to an attempted IED attack near the security fence between Syria & Israel last night, we just struck SAF targets in Syria including: 🎯 observation posts 🎯 intel collection systems 🎯 anti-aircraft artillery 🎯 command & control systems We hold Syria responsible.
We just thwarted an attempt by 4 terrorists to place explosives near the security fence between #Israel and #Syria. Our troops & aircraft fired toward the squad & a hit was identified. We are ready for any scenario & hold the Syrian regime responsible for all events in Syria.
The 1st ever joint Israeli-German Air Force exercise in Germany has just ended. Over the last 2 weeks, our pilots performed dozens of flyovers, practiced combat maneuvers and prepared for flights in unfamiliar environments. Gemeinsam haben wir Geschichte geschrieben 🇮🇱🇩🇪
An attack was thwarted moments ago when IDF troops spotted 3 Palestinians hurling explosives & lighting Molotov cocktails, preparing to attack an IDF post. Our troops responded with fire and thwarted the attack.