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Following the recent terrorist attacks in Israel, IDF soldiers and Israeli security forces continued counterterrorism efforts overnight. 15 terrorist suspects were apprehended and these weapons were confiscated:
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In accordance with our ongoing situational assessment, we will reinforce troops in Judea & Samaria today to enhance the defense of communities & routes in the region.
Our mission to defend Israeli civilians never stops.
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🚨RIGHT NOW: Air-raid sirens sounding across southern Israel
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In response to the Saturday rocket launch from Gaza into Israel, IDF fighter jets struck overnight an underground complex containing raw materials used for the manufacturing of rockets belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization. 1/2
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Over the last hour, IDF fighter jets targeted dozens of military targets in four Hamas military compounds throughout the Gaza Strip. The focus of the wide-scale strike was a Hamas Battalion HQ in Beit Lahia
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Sirens sounded a short while ago in Umm Al-Fahm and the area of Samaria after an anti-aircraft missile was launched from Syria and exploded mid-air. No interception was performed.
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This morning, fishermen were reportedly killed off the coast of Gaza.
The IDF is not responsible for the incident, and our indications show that their deaths were caused by an explosion inside Gaza.
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INITIAL REPORT: Two projectiles were launched from Syria towards Mount Hermon in northern Israel. Details to follow.
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Two American B-52 bombers flying on their way back from the Gulf today were accompanied by IDF F-16i fighter jets over Israel.
The flight took place as part of our close cooperation with @USAFCENT, which is significant to maintaining security in Israel and the Middle East.
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4 rockets were launched from Gaza at Israel. The IDF Iron Dome Aerial Defense System intercepted 3 of the rockets.
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Ethiopian Jews have observed the holiday of Sigd (ስግድ) for thousands of years to commemorate receiving the Torah and to recall their longing for Jerusalem.
Today, the Ethiopian Jewish community celebrates Sigd in their homeland, Israel.
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OPERATIONAL UPDATE: A shooting attack on a military post near Ramallah occurred tonight. Initial details indicate that an assailant fired a number of rounds toward the post. No IDF injuries were reported.
Our troops are conducting searches in the area.
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Thankful for the families that stand by our side. What are you thankful for?
#Thanksgiving
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For months, Gazans have been launching arson balloons at Israel, burning more than 8K acres of Israeli land, killing 100s of animals, & endangering 1000s of people. Moments ago, #terrorists launched arson balloons from #Gaza into #Israel. The Israeli Air Force fired towards them.
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During operational activity in northern Israel last night, shots were fired from Lebanon toward IDF troops. We responded with fire, & our aircraft struck Hezbollah observation posts near the border.
This is a severe event & we remain ready to combat any threat to our borders.
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🔴A terrorist entered a farm adjacent to the community of Shim'a and stabbed an Israeli civilian.
The civilian was evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment. The terrorist was neutralized at the scene.
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This is the amount of rockets launched from #Gaza at Israeli civilians today:
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Here's some important context to what’s been going on in Jenin:
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“No other country in the developed world is shot at as often as Israel - making it a forge of innovation for air defence systems”
telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/03/2…
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Unit 81 is using its technological expertise to develop a breakthrough in the fight against #COVID19 together with @IsraelMOH & @Mdais. Here's how:
• Adapting the BiPAP home ventilating device to be able to ventilate coronavirus patients. A prototype is currently underway.
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Thousands of Israeli Jews have deep ties to the Kingdom of Morrocco.
Many never thought they would see an IDF Chief of the General Staff visit the country and its Jewish community.
The 🇮🇱🇲🇦 partnership marks a special new chapter in the long history of the Middle East.
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A short while ago, an anti-aircraft missile was launched over Lebanese territory towards an IDF UAV. The UAV was not hit.
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📍Ain Qana [southern Lebanon]
A quiet village is an unlikely base for a global terror group's weapons arsenal.
But yesterday, a neglected arms depot hidden within the village suddenly blew up.
Hezbollah, your use of civilian homes for terror is laid bare for all to see.
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