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1/ No military should have to write a thread like this, but we can’t stand idly by when there are important questions that must be asked:
Last week, a Hezbollah arms depot exploded in the middle of a neighborhood in southern Lebanon
...but why was it there in the first place?
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IDF troops just spotted a suspect who drew a knife and attempted to stab an IDF soldier who was operating south of Nablus. The troops operated to stop the assailant. No IDF injuries were reported.
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On Hanukkah 2 years ago, the IDF launched Operation Northern Shield, where it uncovered six terror tunnels intended to attack Israeli civilians.
Today, we stand in one of the terror tunnels, lighting a menorah.
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4,000 children.
That's how many students are due to begin the school year next week at this @UNRWA school in Gaza.
But they can't.
Directly below the school, Hamas built a tunnel for its terrorist operations against Israel.
UN inspectors tried to investigate...(/1)
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. We may physically stand .
a p a r t
but in spirit we remain
UNITED
. in the defense of our nation .
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LTC Erez Sachyani, Dep. Commander of Ezer Weizman Ramat David Airbase, age 38, married & father of 3.
Maj. Chen Fogel, helicopter pilot in the 193rd Squadron, age 27.
They are the 2 pilots killed in the helicopter crash near Haifa last night.
May their memories be a blessing.
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A Palestinian assailant armed with a knife charged toward IDF soldiers near the entrance to the city of Nablus this morning.
The assailant attempted to stab the soldiers, who responded with live fire and neutralized him.
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At 105 years old, founding IAF member Alex Ziloni was promoted to Colonel by LTG Aviv Kochavi & IAF Commander MG Amikam Norkin today as a token of appreciation for his many decades of dedication to the State of Israel.
We salute you, Col. (Res.) Alex!
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Hamas continues to target Israeli civilians
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One year ago we found, exposed, and destroyed Hezbollah terror tunnels.
One year ago we took action to protect Israeli lives.
One year ago we launched Operation Northern Shield:
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This Hezbollah attack tunnel dug from Lebanon into Israel was funded by Iran & costs millions of dollars. As you watch this video, think about how that money could’ve been invested in the Iranian or Lebanese people, but Lebanon allowed Hezbollah to invest it in killing Israelis.
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The Israeli Air Force just struck the opening of an Islamic Jihad underground terror tunnel in #Gaza. They planned to use it to attack Israeli civilians.
Above and below ground, we will continue to defend Israeli civilians.
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You just had to be there
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The IDF is officially on @tiktok_us
Follow us: vm.tiktok.com/4fP11s/
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Today, after months of hard work, four female soldiers became the IDF’s first female tank commanders. Congratulations!
Read all about them here: bit.ly/2thotFI
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Today, IDF F-15 fighter jets escorted two American B-1B bombers and an American KC-10 refueler through Israeli skies on their way from the Gulf.
The joint flight demonstrates our continued cooperation, which is crucial to the security of Israel and the Middle East.
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Col. Itzhak Yavneh is a legend of the Israeli Air Force.
He was one of the first pilots and senior officers of the IAF.
After completing his training in 1949, he led many operations as an IAF commander.
Last week, Itzhak passed away aged 98.
May his memory be a blessing.
🕯️
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Shabbat Shalom from our eye in the sky.
@IAFsite Black Hawk helicopters soaring over Mt. Hermon in northern Israel as part of a recent operational exercise
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#GameOfThrones IDF style was a joint exercise of special forces from IDF commando units & Cypriot National Guard. The display of lethal & precise force showed our capabilities & readiness to meet challenges in various arenas.
Disclaimer: no dragons were used in the exercise.
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IAF Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin and @Team_Luftwaffe Commander Lt. Gen. Ingo Gerhartz led a joint flight over Jerusalem today.
Together, the commanders visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Center to honor Holocaust victims and ensure a future of tolerance and peace.
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Every Israeli knows someone—a sister, a brother, a father, a mother, a child, a friend...
We will never forget them.
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In under 24 hours, 430 rockets have been fired from Gaza at Israeli civilians.
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@ajplus AJ+, shame you haven’t actually checked the facts and recognized that the IDF had nothing to do with the tragic death of the mother and baby. You are amplifying a lie.
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Overnight, our troops spotted 2 suspects crossing the Blue Line from Lebanon into Israel and are now conducting searches in the area.
We have isolated the area and are using all means in order to apprehend the suspects.
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