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The special operation yesterday was not intended to kill or abduct terrorists, but to strengthen Israeli security. The force waged a heroic and very complex battle and was able to exfiltrate in its entirety. We salute the bravery of Lt. Col. M. and his peers.
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Contrary to reports, none of our soldiers were abducted during the operational activity that took place in #Gaza.
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The tragic collapse of a 13-story building in Surfside, Miami last June left 98 dead & dozens of families devastated.
After hearing the news, Israel sent an IDF search & rescue team to assist our friends in the U.S.
When it comes to our allies, we will never hesitate to help.
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Our soldiers conducted counterterrorism activity overnight to apprehend 5 terrorist suspects and confiscate these illegal weapons.
We will continue to act against the threat of terrorism and defend Israeli civilians.
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🚨 Air-raid sirens sounding across southern Israel 🚨
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During routine activity on Mount Dov in northern Israel, IDF soldiers spotted a suspect who crossed the Blue Line from Lebanon into Israel. The suspect was wounded by IDF fire and is now being evacuated to a hospital in Israel.
The incident is being looked into.
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In the last 5 hours, approximately 70 rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip at Israel. The Iron Dome aerial defense system intercepted 11 launches, the majority of the rockets hit open areas.
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Terrorists in Gaza attempted (and failed) to fire a rocket into Israel.
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Today, approx 13K Gazans rioted along the security fence with Israel - they threw rocks, 2 grenades and bombs, one injuring an IDF officer. 9 Gazans breached the fence, but were stopped before they could reach Israeli homes. Our forces struck 2 Hamas posts in Gaza in response.
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🚨 Air-raid sirens sounding in southern Israel 🚨
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On Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, a small gesture can mean everything to our soldiers
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IDF and Israel security forces conducted counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria overnight and this morning.
During the activities, a suspected terrorist fired at soldiers while barricaded in a residential building, eventually surrendering. 1/2
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In response to the incident that injured an Israeli civilian, IDF tanks just struck Hamas military posts in northern Gaza.
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At a rally marking the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, these children answered questions about Iran's future.
Their answers speak volumes about Iran’s future...
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Over 160 countries have been affected by #COVID19, including Israel. This is what the IDF is doing to protect Israeli civilians:
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Our teachers made us who we are.
They pushed us.
They shaped us.
They gave to us.
Now during #COVID19, when over 1 million students are at home, IDF soldiers in Unit 8200 are giving back to their teachers by volunteering their tech knowledge to help them with remote learning.
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The rioters approached the security fence, attempted to climb the fence, and hurled explosive devices at IDF troops. We responded with riot dispersal means.
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📸 Pictured:
Commanding Officer of the "Shomron" Regional Brigade Col. Roy Zweig carrying out a situational assessment at the scene of today’s drive-by shooting attack at Tapuah Junction.
Our troops continue to search for the suspects.
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RIGHT NOW:
3️⃣ rockets were fired by terrorists in Gaza toward Israel.
2️⃣ were intercepted by the Iron Dome Aerial Defense System.
1️⃣ launch failed and exploded in Gaza.
Israeli civilians are not targets.
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IDF soldiers work around the clock to expose cross-border attack tunnels dug by Hezbollah from #Lebanon into #Israel.
Take a look at what they got up to over the weekend. #NorthernShield
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IDF F-15 fighter jets escorted an American B-52 bomber through Israeli skies on its way to the Gulf today.
Our close cooperation with the @usairforce is a pillar in strengthening the defense of Israel's airspace and promoting stability in the Middle East.
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Over the last 15 hours civilians in these cities heard more than 141 red alert sirens as more than 60 rockets rained down on southern Israel
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Get to know the IDF's 7 most advanced technologies that provide us with an edge on the battlefield and assist us in our mission to save civilian lives:
Official IDF Twitter account. We tweet real-time information and updates in 7 languages—choose yours: bit.ly/twitteridf