1:00AM: A second rocket was just fired from #Gaza to #Israel.
The IDF holds Hamas responsible for all terrorism activity emanating from Gaza and it will face the consequences of the security violations against Israel. 2/2
Moments ago, an IDF aircraft fired towards a squad that was launching arson balloons from the northern Gaza Strip towards Israel
An 85-year-old Israeli woman was murdered in a suspected terrorist attack in Holon yesterday. Following this, we apprehended 5 individuals in the town of Sartah suspected of assisting in the attack. We will continue to operate in the fight against terrorism.
600 IDF soldiers will be reinforcing @israelpolice forces from tomorrow & assisting them in their mission of limiting the spread of #COVID19. Together they will patrol, isolate & secure areas in Israel so that Israelis #StayHome & #StaySafe
More than 100 children diagnosed with cancer became combat pilots for a day Read more here: bit.ly/2KSb1D4
Earlier this morning, IDF soldiers spotted multiple suspects attempting to smuggle drugs into Israel. The soldiers operated to thwart the attempt, and confiscated 50 kg of drugs worth approximately 2 million shekels. The drugs were transferred to the Israel Police.
1 rocket was just fired into #Israel from #Gaza. The Iron Dome Aerial Defense System intercepted the rocket in mid-air.
It was a pleasure to host Lt. Gen. Steven L. Basham, Deputy Commander of @HQUSAFEAFAF, at the “Juniper Falcon” exercise. During his visit to Israel, Lt. Gen. Basham met with senior IDF officials to discuss Operation Guardian of the Walls and improve 🇮🇱 & 🇺🇸cooperation.
1/ Hamas launched a wave of terror against Israeli civilians in August. Terrorists in Gaza fired multiple rockets, launched 100s of explosive balloons—igniting fires across southern Israel—and instigated riots on the Israel-Gaza security fence.
10/10 Our forces depart from Gaza, marking the completion of Operation Protective Edge. 📸: Barak Chen and Reuters
This is Israel’s reality. Imagine if it was yours
🚨 Each of these notifications means an air raid siren sounded in southern Israel, signaling Israelis to seek shelter from incoming rockets from #Gaza. #IsraelUnderAttack
Shabbat dinners across southern Israel were cut short as sirens alerted Israeli families to an incoming rocket fired from Gaza. No injuries were reported.
IDF and Israeli security forces conducted counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria overnight. A total of 12 terrorist suspects were apprehended and an explosive device, a "Carlo" gun and a handgun were confiscated. We will continue to protect the civilians of Israel.
Summary until now: 🔺 Approx. 150 rockets launched from Gaza at Israel 🔺 Iron Dome intercepted 25 launches 🔺 We responded by targeting a cement factory used by Hamas to build terror tunnels, a maritime terror tunnel shaft, & several terror sites in military compounds
🚨 RIGHT NOW: A barrage of rockets is being fired at cities in central and southern Israel.
Moments ago, a terrorist squad was launching arson balloons from Gaza into Israel. In response, an IDF aircraft fired towards the terrorists.
Today, we celebrate the women of the IDF 👑#InternationalWomensDay
🚨 Sirens sounding in southern Israel 🚨
We have placed explosives inside the tunnel. Anyone who enters the tunnel does so at their own risk.
Saying a violent riot is a “peaceful protest” is like saying @shakira’s hips lie… They just don’t. #StopHamas
Even Hamas’ terrorism costs money. Guess who pays for it?
🚨 Air-raid sirens sounding in cities in southern Israel 🚨
1/ Hezbollah and Iran—the world’s most toxic long-distance relationship. This is how Iran arms its proxy in Lebanon over 600 miles away: