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After terrorist activities were identified with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization and due to a direct threat of a possible attack on Israeli civilians, it was decided to block off civilian areas & routes near the Gaza security fence this morning.
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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.
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IDF and Israeli security forces conducted counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria overnight. We operated against the Hamas terrorist organization to prevent attacks and apprehended terrorist suspects.
We will continue to protect Israeli civilians from any threat.
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History in the making!
Congratulations to BG Naama Rosen-Grimberg on becoming the first ever woman to take on the role of Military Secretary to the President of Israel.
BG Rosen-Grimberg will become the third woman on the General Staff forum—the largest number to date.
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A number of armed assailants approached an IDF post near Nablus earlier tonight. After one of the suspects opened fire toward the post, our soldiers responded and neutralized the assailant.
We then evacuated the suspect for medical attention.
No IDF injuries were reported.
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We can no longer stand by.
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Every child deserves to learn and play in a safe space—not above a terrorist tunnel.
But for Hamas, their terrorist agenda always comes before the life of a child.
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Hamas endangers the lives of innocent Palestinian and Israeli civilians every day. Here’s how:
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Hamas is taking Gaza in a dangerous direction:
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Put this into your GPS:
📍31.51418461N , 34.43805718E
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When this small child stopped breathing, our soldiers were there to help.
A Palestinian family took their sick daughter to seek urgent help at a nearby IDF base. The soldiers quickly performed first aid, before she was transferred to a hospital.
We wish her a speedy recovery.
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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.
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⚡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.
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IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi has returned to Israel after his historic visit to the Kingdom of Morocco. 🇮🇱🇲🇦
"This visit is another example of the historic change in the region and the role the IDF has in creating future partnerships."—LTG Aviv Kohavi
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Thousands of Israeli Jews have deep ties to the Kingdom of Morrocco.
Many never thought they would see an IDF Chief of the General Staff visit the country and its Jewish community.
The 🇮🇱🇲🇦 partnership marks a special new chapter in the long history of the Middle East.
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Welcome to Israel, VADM Stylianos Petrakis!
The Chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff arrived today for his 1st visit to the IDF as a guest of Commander in Chief of the Israeli Navy VADM David Saar Salama.
We look forward to strengthening 🇮🇱 🇬🇷 cooperation.
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A bullet was fired from Gaza into southern Israel and hit an industrial building in the community of Netiv HaAsara earlier today. In response, IAF fighter jets are currently striking a Hamas military post in northern Gaza.
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IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi was welcomed today by an honor guard at the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) HQ in Rabat.
The honor guard was led by the Inspector General of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces and other senior Moroccan military officials. 🇮🇱🇲🇦
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Argentina is thousands of miles away from the Middle East.
But on this day in 1994, Hezbollah terrorists from the other side of the world carried out their main mission: to murder Jews.
28 years later, the threat of Hezbollah remains—and it knows no borders.
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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.
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A historic moment for Israel and Morocco.
LTG Aviv Kohavi has landed in the Kingdom of Morocco, marking the 1st official visit of an IDF Chief of the General Staff to the country.
The aim of the visit is to learn from each other, share knowledge & broaden cooperation. 🇮🇱🇲🇦
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The Iranian regime is a danger to us all.
Our mission will always be to protect the people of Israel from any threat.
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Our soldiers conducted counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria last night.
We apprehended 11 terrorist suspects and confiscated these weapons.
The IDF will continue to protect Israeli civilians from the threat of terrorism.
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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.
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For the first time, IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi will visit the Kingdom of Morocco.
There, senior IDF officials will meet with senior Royal Moroccan Armed Forces officials. This visit will further advance military-security cooperation between 🇮🇱 and 🇲🇦.
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