In response to the anti-aircraft missile launched from Syria earlier tonight, we just struck surface-to-air missile targets in Syria, including radar & anti-aircraft batteries.
Today, we made history 🇮🇱🤝🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Al Alawi was welcomed to Israel by IAF Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin. Together, the commanders made a significant step toward future cooperation and strengthened military ties. #BlueFlag2021
It’s time to light the candles—for Shabbat and the 6th night of Hanukkah! Shabbat Shalom and Happy Holidays from the IDF 🕯️🕎
⚠ BREAKING: For the last year, the Iranian Quds Force has been smuggling missile manufacturing equipment purchased from CIVILIAN companies through CIVILIAN ports directly into the hands of Hezbollah. Well Iran, if you’d planned to keep this a secret—that ship has sailed.
In response to explosive balloons launched from #Gaza into #Israel today, our tanks and aircraft just struck Hamas military posts & underground infrastructure in Gaza. We will defend Israeli civilians from terror.
Islamic Jihad explained:
A year later, we remember the past while shaping the future. 🇮🇱 🇩🇪 twitter.com/IDF/status/129…
The answer Google can't give you — this is what happened between Hamas and Israel during Operation Guardian of the Walls.
RAW FOOTAGE: Earlier this evening, air raid sirens sounded in #Tel Aviv after two rockets were launched from #Gaza at Israel.
When terrorists fire rockets from #Gaza at Israeli civilians, they do so indiscriminately. What IDF fighter jets are about to do against Islamic Jihad in Gaza, is not.
Yesterday, #Iran appointed THIS man to be the new commander of the #IRGC. Recently, Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami called to "cleanse the planet from the filth of the existence" of the US, Israel, their partners & allies. To many of those reading this, that means you.
In response to the rocket fired from Gaza at Israel tonight, we just struck a Hamas machine gun post, storage site and military compound. Hamas is responsible for all terrorist attacks emanating from Gaza.
IDF soldiers just thwarted an attempted terror attack adjacent to the holy site of Rachel’s Tomb in the city of Bethlehem. Our forces spotted a terrorist who tried to hurl a Molotov cocktail toward the Tomb area & responded with fire. A hit was identified.
The #IronDome missile defense system targets rockets that target civilians. Here's how:
CPL Baruch Kabarta was tragically killed last night as a result of a sustained firearm injury. CPL Baruch Kabarta was 19 years old and served in the Erez Battalion of the Military Police Corps. May his memory be a blessing.
Iron Dome Israeli Navy's most advanced ship 🤝 ‘C-Dome’ See the first successful live-fire test of the 'C-Dome' for yourself:
Our troops, in cooperation with the Israeli Police, spotted suspects smuggling a bag from Lebanon into Israel. The suspect on the Israeli side of the border was apprehended & 12 firearms were confiscated. The suspect was transferred to security forces for further questioning.
For those who are fighting, for those who have passed, and for those who have survived, the IDF HQ is lit up pink this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth.
The soldiers of the IDF wish you a happy and healthy Shavuot!
IDF soldiers continue to defend Israel's borders during Passover. We wish everyone a safe & healthy holiday.
✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️ Join us in saluting the 39 men & women who just graduated from the IDF Pilots Course as they begin defending Israel's skies! ✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️
IDF soldiers across Israel took a break from their exercises—to exercise their right to vote! #IsraElex2020 🗳
Friends who fly together stay together. Desert Eagle, the 1st of its kind joint exercise between the @IAFsite and the @USAFCENT, has come to a close. Israeli and US forces operated F-15 and F-16 aircraft to simulate combatting threats and increase operational readiness. 🇮🇱 🇺🇸