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2 rockets were just fired from #Gaza at Israeli civilians.
1 rocket was intercepted by the Iron Dome Aerial Defense System.
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RIGHT NOW:
🚨 Sirens are sounding in southern Israel 🚨
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Today, we exposed a Hamas terrorist tunnel that was dug from Gaza into Israel.
We stopped the tunnel and will continue to stop any threat to Israel—from above and below ground.
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Not the first
Not the second
But the third time these Islamic Jihad terrorists in #Gaza attempted to plant explosives along Israel’s security fence.
We ensured this was their last.
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Soldiers defending Israel in units throughout the IDF took a moment from their day to wish you a Happy Passover and Shabbat Shalom!
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STATUS UPDATE: We just leveled up our fleet.
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Hamas' use of human shields must stop.
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The Golani Brigade was the first brigade in the IDF, that’s why it’s numbered as the 1st brigade.
These Golani soldiers just received their hard-earned berets after a long beret march.
We salute our new Golani soldiers 🫡
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Meet SGT Likenesh.
She is a combat soldier in the 47th Battalion of the Lions of the Jordan Valley.
Likenesh received the President of Israel’s Award for Excellence on Independence Day this year.
Likenesh's biggest inspiration? Her mother.
SGT Likenesh, we salute you!
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When IDF soldiers double as Santa’s helpers and surprise their Christian friend on #Christmas morning:
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🇩🇪 -> 🇮🇱
We officially welcome the first Sa'ar 6 missile ship, the Israeli Navy's newest & most advanced ship yet, to our fleet! The Flag Transfer Ceremony took place in Germany today where the first ship—the INS Magen—was official transferred to the Israeli Navy.
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EXPOSED: Underneath this Shi'ite village of Ramyeh in Southern #Lebanon, lies another attack tunnel that crosses several meters into #Israel, dug by #Hezbollah as part of an offensive plan they call “Conquering the Galilee”.
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An attempted car-ramming attack took place moments ago when a Palestinian tried to ram his car into a group of soldiers adjacent to the Israeli community of Halamish. In response, the troops fired and neutralized the assailant.
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A Palestinian terrorist murdered 3 people & injured several others near Ariel this morning.
Tamir Avihai, Michael Ledigin & Moti Ashkenazi—3 fathers, husbands & friends.
Tonight, 11 children are going to bed without a father.
This is the true face of terrorism.
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Here's everything you should know about the elite Israeli Air Force Pilots Course:
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Here’s a picture worth a thousand missiles:
We can now reveal that inside this Hezbollah facility is Iranian-supplied machinery used to manufacture precision guided missiles with an accuracy of less than 10 meters.
📍Nabi Chit, Lebanon
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She’s flying through the glass ceiling ✈️
Congratulations to Maj. Y., who just became the first woman squadron commander in the IAF’s Flight School.
Yesterday, Maj. Y. assumed command of the WSO (Weapons Systems Operator) Squadron.
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This morning, a terrorist from Gaza, armed with a knife and wire cutters, attempted to breach the border fence with Israel while throwing grenades. Our troops responded by firing towards him. The terrorist has been apprehended and taken for further questioning.
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"Once a paratrooper, always a paratrooper."
This is the saying of IDF paratroopers, the brigade that liberated the Old City of Jerusalem in 1967.
Now, a new generation of paratroopers swears into the IDF at the very same place, pledging to continue to defend Israel.
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SHOOTING ATTACK:
Moments ago, a Palestinian fired at IDF soldiers near a junction southeast of Qalqilya. One soldier was lightly injured from the shooting and our troops responded with fire.
We are currently pursuing the assailant.
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It's a transatlantic threat.
From the Middle East to Latin America, Hezbollah grows more dangerous every day. Here’s how:
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🚨Sirens sounding in southern Israel🚨
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We have one planet, it’s up to us to take care of it 🌍
#WorldCleanupDay
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