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Brig. Gen. Erez Gerstein was the commander of the Golani Brigade. He fell in the line of duty in southern Lebanon in 1999. Today his son, Lt. Omer, is an officer in the Golani Brigade.
IDF Chief of Staff, LTG Aviv Kohavi, recently met Omer & shared his memories of Omer’s father.
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Should we swipe right or left?
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"Our message is clear: we will continue to act as vigorously as necessary against the Iranian entrenchment in Syria, and we will remain fully prepared."
— Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi at a situation assessment today in northern Israel.
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LTC M. who was killed in action in Gaza last year, was an example of outstanding bravery, courage, & sacrifice. Today, he was posthumously awarded the Chief of the General Staff Citation.
In a private ceremony, his widow, children & parents accepted the award in his stead.
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This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the IDF HQ is lit up in purple in honor of people with disabilities in Israel and around the world.
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Breaking: Terrorists detonated a bomb on the Israel-Gaza border fence and attacked an IDF position INSIDE Israel. All of the terrorists were killed by IDF troops. More to follow.
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A Hezbollah drone crossed from Lebanon into Israeli airspace overnight. Our soldiers downed the drone after monitoring it throughout its flight.
We will continue to prevent any attempt by Hezbollah to violate Israeli sovereignty.
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Her family always dreamed of returning to Jerusalem.
This soldier's incredible story will inspire you:
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Taking off into the weekend with a "Ra'am" (Thunder) F-15I fighter jet.
Shabbat Shalom!
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“The enemy uses the sea for terrorist purposes: to transfer weapons and to illicit funds and equipment designated for terrorist use. In this reality we face, our maritime supremacy becomes even more vital.”
—LTG Aviv Kohavi at last night’s Israeli Navy change of command ceremony
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“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?”
~ MLK Jr.
In the largest military volunteering effort in Israeli history, these IDF cadets spent the day volunteering in Soroka hospital.
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Over 300 rockets were launched from Gaza at Israel this evening. In response, we are striking terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip.
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Paratrooper. Poet. Heroine.
Same place, different time—this is how IDF paratroopers are commemorating the life of Hannah Szenes:
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Dramatic scene on the streets of Ashdod, an Israeli port city, as a car goes up in flames following a direct hit from a rocket fired from #Gaza.
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As the holy month of #Ramadan begins, we wish all those celebrating in Israel and around the world a blessed and safe holiday.
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@AJEnglish @AJHeadtoHead Hamas.
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We can no longer stand by.
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IDF and Israeli security forces raided a hideout apartment in the Kasbah of Nablus used as a headquarters and explosives manufacturing site by the main operatives of the “Lion’s Den” terrorist group. The forces detonated the explosive manufacturing site. 1/5
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As violent rioters AGAIN gather on Israel’s border & threaten Israeli civilians, @LTCJonathan outlines the basic facts of these violent riots. In these short videos he’ll explain the where, who, why, how & what of them. It’s time to dispel the lies and get to the truth.
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For the first time in history, we welcomed the Inspector General of the @MoroccanArmed Forces, LTG Belkhir El Farouk, to Israel today.
The IDF Chief of the General Staff led an honor guard as LTG El Farouk arrived for the International Operational Innovation Conference.
🇮🇱🇲🇦
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Take a close look at this photo. Do you see the woman climbing Israel’s border fence during a riot in Gaza? Now look and see what’s hiding on the ground behind her.
Hamas uses its women and children as human shields and it must stop. #IWD2019
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Earlier today, a cluster of balloons carrying an explosive device was launched from the Gaza Strip towards Israel.
In response, an IDF aircraft targeted a Hamas military post in the southern Gaza Strip.
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IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi addresses the incident in which reporter Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in Jenin today:
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WATCH: These Palestinian gunmen near Jenin fire recklessly and indiscriminately as IDF soldiers acted to apprehend terrorist suspects this morning.
This is the reality of Jenin today—a stronghold of terrorism.
We will continue protecting Israel against terrorism.
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