Moments ago, IAF fighter jets struck 9 military targets in two military compounds and in a munition manufacturing site belonging to the Hamas terror organization in the northern Gaza Strip
Shots were fired toward civilians & IDF soldiers who were conducting security activities adjacent to the city of Nablus. The soldiers responded with live fire & are currently searching the area for suspects. An IDF soldier was lightly injured & evacuated for medical treatment.
At 4:00AM Israelis in the city of Be’er Sheva were running to bomb shelters after a rocket was launched from the #Gaza Strip at #Israel. We will defend Israeli civilians.
An Israeli soldier was killed by a sniper and rockets were fired at Israel. This is what happened in the last 24 hours:
.@elonmusk builds rockets at @SpaceX and digs tunnels at @boringcompany - to help mankind. Hezbollah in Lebanon does the same... to kill Israeli civilians. twitter.com/elonmusk/statu…
Head of Military Intelligence, Major General Tamir Heiman: “Hamas really doesn’t want war. It is the Palestinian Islamic Jihad who has the greatest potential for volatility.”
5:15 AM RECAP: 17 rockets were launched from #Gaza at #Israel. The Iron Dome intercepted 3 of them. Following a situation assessment: • The Israeli Railway line from Ashkelon to Sderot will be closed. • School has been cancelled in the Israeli communities surrounding Gaza.
Moments ago, an IDF aircraft targeted an observation post belonging to the Hamas terror organization in the northern Gaza Strip. The post was located adjacent to an area from which explosive and arson balloons were launched towards Israel earlier today
🚨 For the second time tonight, sirens are sounding in southern Israel. 🚨
The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Kohavi, IDF officers & soldiers are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of UNDOF FC&HoM from Ghana, Major General Francis Vib-Sanziri. His hard work & unwavering commitment to regional stability were truly appreciated. He will be sorely missed.
A rocket was launched from #Gaza at Israel. In response, an IDF tank struck a Hamas military post in southern Gaza.
Moments ago, an IDF aircraft fired shots near a group of Palestinians who were launching arson balloons from the southern Gaza Strip into Israeli territory
Have you ever wondered what an exercise at sea looks like? Watch this one aboard the INS Eilat!
INITIAL REPORT: A car-ramming attack took place in Negohot, southwest of Hebron. The assailant has been neutralized. Details to follow.
.@DailyStarLeb: Your article states that IDF forces crossed the UN-demarcated Blue Line today. This is false. They crossed the Israeli security fence, which is located INSIDE Israel and is NOT the Blue Line. If you need a little recap, here you go: youtu.be/i2w_D0VzqD4 twitter.com/DailyStarLeb/s…
@ICRC Hamas indiscriminately fires into Israel and attacks civilians (right). The IDF targets military objectives, doing everything feasible to minimise civilian harm (left). Does the @ICRC seriously think the two are equal?
4 Years as Chief of the General Staff 40 years of service in the IDF 1 mission: Defend the State of Israel. Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot, thank you for your leadership.
In response to the rocket fired from #Gaza at #Israel earlier tonight, we targeted 2 Hamas military posts in Gaza.
It's been a bit over 10 years, but our new Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi, is doing the #10yearchallenge too.
A short while ago, during routine security activity, an IDF drone fell adjacent to Israel's border with Lebanon, within Lebanese territory.
Since this morning, there has been an increase in the internal fighting in Syria and the Syrian Air Force's activity. The IDF is in high alert and will continue to operate against the violation of the 1974 Separation of Forces Agreement.
During a Syrian surface-to-air missile launching, one launch was identified towards an open area in the Golan Heights. At this point, it remains unclear if the launch indeed landed in Israeli territory. IDF troops are searching the area.
After months of ongoing and various terror attacks from Hamas, today the IDF took significant measures to ensure the safety of Israeli civilians Read about it here: bit.ly/2NGDNFo
5:37AM Israeli families in southern Israel are jolted awake by the sound of air-raid sirens as 2 rockets are fired from #Gaza at #Israel.