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Anti-tank missiles fired from Lebanon hit IDF military positions in northern Israel. We returned fire toward the source of the attack in southern Lebanon.
We will continue to update as the situation develops.
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May this holiday of freedom bring you happiness, warmth, and hope for the future.
Happy Passover!
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Footage of the Patriot missile intercepting the Syrian UAV that infiltrated Israeli territory today
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An Israeli flag is placed on the graves of fallen soldiers in cemeteries across the nation for our Memorial Day.
“We continue in their path, full of determination and motivation, here to continue and fulfill our mission: defending the State of Israel.”
—LTG Aviv Kohavi
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This is how Dugo’s life was saved during the Holocaust...
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As a prisoner in the Auschwitz concentration camp, Moshe never imagined that there would one day be an Israel Defense Forces, let alone that he would meet its Chief of the General Staff.
Moshe, we salute you 🇮🇱
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🚨 Sirens sounding in southern Israel 🚨
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After a suspicious vehicle was spotted along the Jordanian border overnight, our soldiers were deployed to the scene to conduct searches. The soldiers found and confiscated 100kg of drugs worth an estimated 4 million shekels. The drugs were transferred to the Israel Police.
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A stabbing attack was just reported at the Gush Etzion Junction, south of Bethlehem.
The assailant has been neutralized. More details to follow.
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Just 300 meters from the Lebanese border is the IDF's brand new "Galilee Forest" training complex.
Here, soldiers will train to improve operational capabilities, ensure the security of local residents & effectively prepare for any threat from the north.
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"I advise our enemies not to test us.” — IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi on Iran & its proxies at the Operational Achievements Awards this evening
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The hopes of the Jewish people guided them like a light through the darkest of times.
This Hanukkah, our soldiers are the light protecting their home, Israel.
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🚨 It's 2:30am and sirens are still sounding across southern Israel 🚨
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RAMMING ATTACK:
Early this morning, a Palestinian rammed his car into a group of IDF soldiers in #Jerusalem. The #terror attack injured 12 soldiers, one of whom is in serious condition.
We are currently pursuing the terrorist.
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You are looking at the faces of terrorists responsible for numerous attacks against Israeli civilians.
We worked with the ISA and @israelpolice to catch them after they escaped from Gilbo’a Prison in order to keep Israel safe.
These are the terrorists and what they did:
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These Field Intelligence soldiers want to wish you Shabbat Shalom!
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We just spotted 2 suspects who crossed the security fence from Gaza into Israel. The suspects hurled an inactive grenade that did not explode.
Our soldiers responded with fire & apprehended them. A knife, cutter, & another inactive grenade were found in their possession.
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Overnight, alongside security forces, our troops demolished the home of terrorist Muhammad Tarek Ibrahim Dar Yusuf, who jumped over the fence of the Adam community and murdered Yotam Ovadia on July 26th, 2018
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Following a security incident in northern Israel, Israeli residents along the Blue Line have been told:
- To stay in their homes
- To avoid any activity in open areas
- That roads in the area are closed
More details to come.
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A delegation from the Israeli Fire and Rescue Services flew to Cyprus on Israeli Air Force aircraft this morning to assist in firefighting efforts in the north of the country.
We are here to help our friends and allies in their time of need. 🇮🇱🇨🇾
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A special moment took place in Albania yesterday.
The IDF delegation sent to help the Albanian people recover from a devastating earthquake, shared good news with Muslim leader Baba Mondi that after inspection by IDF experts, his mosque was safe to pray in & could be reopened.
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A report was just received regarding a stabbing attack at the Gush Etzion Junction, south of Bethlehem.
The assailant has been neutralized.
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🇨🇾 🇮🇱 Our special forces just got back from a week-long counter-terror exercise with the Cypriot National Guard! Take a look:
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