So the next time someone calls the Gaza riots “peaceful protests,” tell them this: Gazans have a crossing into Israel, THAT THEY USE, and on October 27th, 2018, they fired a rocket at it.
An assailant accelerated toward a number of IDF soldiers, hitting several vehicles southeast of Ramallah. The suspect was transferred to security forces for further questioning. No IDF injuries were reported.
A shooting attack adjacent to the Adorayim Junction was just reported, with a passing car opening fire toward an Israeli vehicle. No injuries were reported. IDF soldiers are searching the area for the suspects.
In honor of the @FIFAWorldCup semi-finals, these IDF soldiers showed off their soccer skills
🚨Sirens sounding in southern Israel 🚨
Equipped with artificial intelligence and VR training options, the Merkava Mk. 4 Barak will revolutionize the Armored Corps Read more here: bit.ly/2Lt7GLb
Islamic Jihad manufactures and stores its rockets in homes and apartment buildings in heavily populated areas across Gaza. Like Abu-Hadayid, who used his home to store rockets. 👇 (3/3)
It was a pleasure to host @CENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael Kurilla on his 2nd visit to Israel. Through cooperation with CENTCOM, we are promoting a regional defense system that will provide a broad and accurate operational response to security threats in the area.
Strong and getting stronger. Earlier this week, LTG Thomas W. Bergeson, Deputy Commander of U.S @CENTCOM visited Israel as the guest of the IDF's Deputy CoS, MG Eyal Zamir.
🔺4:25pm – IDF targets Islamic Jihad tunnel in Gaza 🔺6:37pm – 2 Islamic Jihad terrorists preparing to fire rockets at Israel struck by IDF 🔺7:51pm – IDF strikes Islamic Jihad terror posts in Gaza 🔺10:23pm – 3 Islamic Jihad terrorists responsible for firing rockets targeted
4. The Syrian anti-air batteries fired indiscriminately and from what we understand, did not bother to ensure that no Russian planes were in the air.
Moments ago, the IDF identified a group of Palestinians preparing explosive balloons to be sent from the southern Gaza Strip into Israel. In response, an IDF aircraft fired warning shots towards the group and towards a nearby vehicle
1/ Since the outbreak of #COVID19, @cogatonline has coordinated the transfer of medical equipment to Palestinians in Gaza and—together with the PA—Judea & Samaria, at the request of @WHO & @UN. Including: ⭕ Testing kits ⭕ PPEs ⭕ Disinfectant material ⭕ Lab equipment
Soldiers from the IDF Home Front Command are being deployed across Israel in order to distribute food, medicine, and other supplies to the elderly and other at-risk groups. Read more: 🔗idf.il/105193/
An Israeli civilian driving near the village of Tekoa was injured today when Palestinian assailants hurled a hammer at his car. Our troops are currently searching the area for the suspects.
#EidMubarak to the 5,000 IDF soldiers and all those around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha!
An Israeli civilian was injured as a result of a shooting in the area of Carmel. He was evacuated to a hospital for further medical treatment. IDF soldiers were dispatched to the scene and are searching the area for the suspects.
A rocket fired from #Gaza hit the bedrooms of 3 Israeli children last night. Their mother saved them as she rushed them from their beds to a bomb shelter in a matter of seconds.
We were pleased to host 13 U.N. ambassadors from 🇧🇿🇨🇷🇬🇪🇭🇹🇮🇹🇲🇹🇲🇩🇷🇴🇷🇸🇸🇱🇸🇮🇹🇭🇺🇸, led by the Israeli U.N. Amb., @giladerdan1, to discuss the current threats the IDF faces. They visited a Hezbollah terrorist tunnel in northern Israel & an Iron Dome battery at the Palmachim AFB.
The IDF wants Israelis from all backgrounds to feel welcomed to serve and has recently turned its attention to Israel’s Christian Arabic-speaking citizens Read more about this amazing group of soldiers here: bit.ly/2LZYslR
On Purim 🎭 it’s customary to give friends and family a “Mishloach Manot”— baskets full of treats and gifts. This is what we imagine Iran gave Hezbollah for Purim as Iran continues to fund terrorism throughout the Middle East.
Moments ago, a number of suspects infiltrated Israel from the southern Gaza Strip, hurled firebombs and an explosive device in the border fence area and then returned into the Gaza Strip. In response, an IDF tank targeted a Hamas military post in the southern Gaza Strip
Our troops downed a Hezbollah drone that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli airspace today. The drone was monitored by the IDF throughout the incident. We will continue to prevent any attempt by Hezbollah to violate Israeli sovereignty.