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"Our mission is simple—we need to stop terrorism and restore safety and a sense of security. We will do whatever it takes, whatever is necessary, for however long and wherever needed." —IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi 3/3
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Following the recent deadly terrorist attacks in Israel, IDF soldiers apprehended a total of 31 terrorist suspects overnight, including a suspected ISIS operative.
We will continue our counterterrorism activities in order to protect Israeli civilians.
2203
When Haiti was hit by an earthquake in 2010, a delegation of IDF doctors & search and rescue soldiers:
• treated over 1,110 patients
• conducted 319 successful surgeries
• delivered 16 babies
• rescued 4 people
Our thoughts go out to all those affected by the disaster.
2204
The IDF continues to work with the Palestinian Authority in order to do everything possible to stop the spread of #COVID19 in Judea and Samaria. We are also facilitating the transfer of vital medical supplies into the Gaza Strip.
Find out more: 🔗
idf.il/105203/
2205
This week, our soldiers took part in the "Beyond the Horizon" exercise in Cyprus—the first of its kind.
We simulated scenarios to strenghten our readiness for a variety of operational scenarios, including missions deep in enemy territory.
Here's a small glimpse:
2206
While you were watching #Wimbledon...
2207
A short while ago, a terrorist squad was launching arson balloons from the northern Gaza Strip into Israeli territory.
In response, an IDF aircraft fired towards the squad
2208
In response to over 45 rockets launched by Hamas towards southern Israeli communities, the IDF targeted military objectives in the Gaza Strip belonging to Hamas
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Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas continue to fire rockets at Israeli civilians as we enter the 8th hour of continuous air-raid sirens across southern Israel.
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A community security officer & an IDF soldier thwarted a stabbing attack near the Gush Etzion Junction earlier today.
The attacker attempted to throw a knife, and in response the officer responded with fire and neutralized the suspect.
2212
IDF soldiers spotted a suspect hurling a Molotov cocktail adjacent to the community of Midgal Oz. Soldiers were dispatched to the scene and the suspect was apprehended.
A loaded improvised gun was found in his possesion, as well as an explosive device in the area.
2213
Throwing it back to 2015 when @OneRepublic surprised our soldiers responsible for operating the Iron Dome Aerial Defense System, capable of intercepting rockets mid-air.
While One Republic is counting stars, these soldiers are counting interceptions 💪 twitter.com/IDF/status/603…
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Last night, IDF troops provided life-saving treatment to six injured Syrians before they were brought to an Israeli hospital for further treatment
Read more here: bit.ly/2KnuuvM
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Moments ago, a terrorist squad launched arson balloons from the northern Gaza Strip into Israeli territory. In response, an IDF aircraft fired towards the squad
2216
.@UNIFIL_, since you were able to confirm our findings, please review and, well, confirm the obvious: #Hezbollah dug that tunnel from Lebanon into Israel, and this is another of its countless violations of @UN SC resolution #1701.
Thank u, next. twitter.com/UNIFIL_/status…
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2018 Judea & Samaria summary:
🧨 893 firebomb attacks
💥33 shooting attacks
🔪17 stabbing attacks
carried out by Palestinians, killing 16 Israelis.
2,156,089 NIS worth of terror funds seized by Israel, some intended to reward terrorists for #Pay4Slay
2218
Considering that it's #WorldPoetryDay
We couldn't help but retweet and say:
Hamas orchestrated these riots so that Israelis would die
Calling them poetry readings is a flat out lie. twitter.com/IDF/status/110…
2219
A drone that likely belongs to the Hezbollah terrorist army crossed from Lebanon into Israel. IDF soldiers spotted, monitored and downed the drone.
We will continue to operate to prevent any attempt to violate Israeli sovereignty.
2220
#Hezbollah has a long history of covering up inconvenient truths and then parading foreign officials around. Maybe this time ask why missile workshop located so close to int’l #airport in heart of #Beirut?
#maybethetruththistime
2221
🚨RIGHT NOW: More rockets being fired from Gaza at Israeli civilians🚨
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"As a man of peace, it was my role to bring these young Muslim leaders to Israel to show them the real image of Israel."
Imam Hassen Chalghoumi accompanied a group of Muslim leaders from @elnetwork_eu and met with the IDF Arabic Spokesperson in Israel.
The future looks bright.
2223
A terrorist stabbed an Israeli civilian and fled adjacent to the town of Al Funduq a short while ago.
IDF soldiers provided the civilian with initial medical treatment at the scene and evacuated him for further treatment.
Our troops are searching the area for the terrorist.
2224
IDF soldiers thwarted a drug and weapon smuggling attempt from Lebanese territory into Israel overnight.
A suspect was apprehended and two handguns and 30kg of drugs were confiscated.
We will continue to operate against any attempts to breach Israeli sovereignty.
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🚨 Air-raid sirens sounding across central and southern Israel 🚨
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