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What does your day look like when you’re about to take the IDF’s highest position? We’re following the incoming Chief of the General Staff Maj. Gen. Aviv Kohavi on his big day 💪
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Let's talk about UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
Hezbollah militants in Lebanon fired at IDF soldiers in northern Israel across the Blue Line this week—a severe violation of Resolution 1701.
But this is not the first time.
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BREAKING: Attempted stabbing attack next to Shomron Square, Samaria. Our troops neutralized the terrorist.
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This DIY video was posted on Palestinian social media showing Gazans preparing explosives for violent Hamas riots. #StopHamas
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We apprehended a Syrian shepherd who intentionally crossed the Alpha Line from Syria into Israel. The suspect has been transferred to security forces for further questioning.
But this is not a first. Watch to understand why this matters:
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"The Middle East is a complex region with frequent security challenges to the entire defense system. The US is our greatest ally in tackling these challenges.”
—MG Hidai Zilberman, Israel’s new Defense Attaché to Washington, DC.
Mazal tov to him and outgoing MG Yehuda Fox!
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Fox News correspondent @TreyYingst filmed one of the multiple rockets fired by Islamic Jihad from among civilians in Gaza at Israeli civilians after we carried out a surgical strike on Islamic Jihad commander.
Terror targets civilians. We target terror.
#JihadEnough twitter.com/TreyYingst/sta…
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Inspire others to reach new heights #TuesdayThoughts
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IDF Chief of Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi held a situational assessment at IDF HQ to instruct a series of steps for possible responses & prepare in the event of an escalation of the current situation. He has decided to postpone his trip to the US.
We remain prepared for any situation.
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"The IDF is the people's army, an army that accepts people… regardless of their religion or ethnicity, background, gender or sexual orientation."
This month, we celebrate LGBTQ+ soldiers who served, serve & will serve in the Israel Defense Forces.
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Friends who serve together, stick together!
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Last week, IAF Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin visited the UAE for the first time and attended the Dubai International Air Chiefs' Conference (DIAC) for global air force commanders.
This visit is an example of the growing cooperation between air forces in the Middle East.
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By the time you see this, the number will be outdated.
RIGHT NOW Islamic Jihad are firing even more rockets at Israeli towns and cities.
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The Israeli & U.S. navies have concluded the 'Noble Rose' joint exercise. Together, we simulated various operational scenarios deep in the Red Sea.
We strengthened the scope of our operations and deepened the professional dialogue between our navies. 🇮🇱🤝🇺🇸
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Israel's weekend in 60 seconds
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Green Without Borders.
Sound like a harmless environmental group, right?
Well, it's actually a cover for the Hezbollah terrorist army in Lebanon to establish command posts and gather intelligence.
Here's a few snaps we took of Hezbollah operatives posing as civilian activists.
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🚨SIRENS SOUNDING ACROSS SOUTHERN ISRAEL 🚨
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In recent weeks, Palestinian and Arab Israeli terrorists carried out deadly attacks in Israeli cities.
These terrorists killed Israelis who were at a gas station, a bus stop, outside a market, in their cars and at a bar in Tel Aviv. All of them were murdered in cold blood. 🧵
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IDF and Israeli security forces conducted counterterrorism activities in Judea & Samaria overnight and this morning.
During the activity, Diaa Muhammad Yusef Salama, a Hamas operative residing in the Jenin Camp, was apprehended while carrying an M-16 rifle in his possession. 1/4
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We couldn't make this up if we tried: yesterday was #WorldTunnelDay, celebrating tunnels around the world. It was also the day we launched Operation #NorthernShield to destroy Hezbollah attack tunnels from Lebanon into Israel. If only Israelis could celebrate tunnels..
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The @US_EUCOM is currently conducting a missile defense system (THAAD) exercise deployment in Israel, which is part of US efforts to implement its operational concept & mission to assist in Israel’s aerial defense.
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This week, Noah Klieger, a Holocaust survivor and journalist, passed away at the age of 92. May his memory be a blessing.
(full video in thread)
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DRONE FOOTAGE: This is the moment 2 Palestinian suspects involved in recent shooting attacks detonated a bomb as Israeli security forces operated to apprehend them in Jenin this morning.
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A report was received regarding a ramming attack at the Maccabim Checkpoint. The terrorist has been neutralized.
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What is Hamas in 60 seconds.
Educate yourself.
#FreeGazaFromHamas
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