Overnight, an assailant attempted to stab an IDF soldier operating in Tubas, northeast of Nablus. The soldier was lightly wounded and treated at the scene. The assailant was neutralized.
Terrorists opened fire toward Israeli civilians waiting at a bus stop near Tapuach Junction, leaving several of them injured. Our forces responded with fire and are pursuing the terrorists.
Thank you @tiktok_us for recognizing that Iranian proxies such as Hezbollah and its leader Nasrallah are ‘dangerous individuals and organizations’. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Applause 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 This is after TikTok removed this post from our account:
⚡LIGHTNING SHIELD 🛡️ Israeli Air Force F-35i “Adir” aircraft and @ItalianAirForce F-35 fighter jets will begin participating in this international exercise in Israel today. 'Lightning Shield' is a significant milestone in developing joint 🇮🇱-🇮🇹 military cooperation.
The IDF is currently targeting terror sites in the Gaza Strip
RIGHT NOW: A barrage of rockets is being fired from #Gaza into southern #Israel.
🚨 RIGHT NOW: Sirens sounding in southern Israel 🚨
A rocket launch from Gaza into Israel was identified and intercepted by the IDF’s Iron Dome Aerial Defense System.
Today, Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. concluded his first visit to the IDF as US @CENTCOM Commander, as a guest of IDF Chief of Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi. The commanders discussed the developments in the Middle East & further strengthened the 🇮🇱-🇺🇲 strategic partnership.
For the first time, IDF and Israeli defense officials participated in the “African Lion 2022” intl. military exercise, an annual event led by @USAfricaCommand and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. Our security cooperation with 🇲🇦 and other regional partners only grows stronger.
Overnight, during operational activity in Gaza, an exchange of fire broke out, killing IDF officer, Lt. Col. M. May his memory be a blessing.
Get off the couch. ZOOM < ZOOMba
We're working to support the Ministry of Health & local authorities in responding to the #COVID19 pandemic. These are the latest numbers:
“Green Without Borders” would be a great name for an environmental organization. Too bad Hezbollah made it up to disguise their terror activity along the Israel-Lebanon border. @UN @UNPeacekeeping @UNIFIL_ @Greenpeace
Last week, Rear Admiral Ichida, Head of J6 of @ModJapan_en, hosted Brigadier Gen Yariv Nir, IDF Chief Signal Officer, in Tokyo. They discussed operational and technological challenges and future collaborations between 🇮🇱&🇯🇵 in cyber tech & defense. 一緒に強い未来を築きます。
In the Commission's view, the “demonstrations” were “civilian in nature.” Yet Hamas leaders themselves contradicted them...while speaking AT the riots: bit.ly/GazaFAQ
The Military Advocate General, Major General Sharon Afek, gave a keynote address at an international conference hosted by the Ministry of Strategic Affairs. The MAG affirmed the IDF’s commitment to the law in the face of adversaries who deliberately violate international law.
A shooting attack took place in the Jordan Valley area earlier today during which armed terrorists fired at a bus, injuring 6 IDF soldiers & a civilian. IDF forces apprehended 2 individuals suspected of carrying out the attack. They are still searching for additional terrorists.
A joint naval exercise between the Israeli and U.S. navies in the Red Sea begins today. The INS Sa'ar 5 "Eilat" and the INS Sa'ar 4.5 "Keshet" will participate in a variety of missions alongside @US5thFleet ships and a refueling tanker. 🇮🇱🤝🇺🇸
Two Gazans, one of whom was armed with a knife, broke through the border fence from Gaza into Israel. Our troops apprehended them and transferred them to security forces for further questioning.
1/ The IDF International Conference on the Law of Armed Conflict began today. 150+ experts from 20+ states are attending. The 3 day conference focuses on topics regarding current challenges in LOAC, specifically fighting terror orgs in an urban environment & cyber ops.
IDF soldiers spotted a number of suspects attempting to smuggle drugs from Egypt into Israeli territory this morning. These 25kg of drugs, estimated to be worth half a million NIS, were confiscated. We will continue operating to secure Israel's borders.
@CNET #FijiWaterGirl really is everywhere...
BREAKING: A Palestinian opened fire at a bus stop killing 2 Israelis, severely injuring 1 & injuring others at Asaf Junction, north of Jerusalem. We are searching for the terrorist. We will find him.
Moments ago, shots were fired at IDF troops from the Gaza Strip during the violent riots along the security fence. In response, IDF aircraft and tanks targeted military targets throughout the Gaza Strip. More details to follow