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"The IDF is the people's army, an army that accepts people… regardless of their religion or ethnicity, background, gender or sexual orientation."
This month, we celebrate LGBTQ+ soldiers who served, serve & will serve in the Israel Defense Forces.
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IDF observation soldiers spotted a drug smuggling attempt from Egypt into Israel earlier today.
The confiscated drugs, worth approx. 2 million Israeli shekels, were transferred to the Israel Police for further processing.
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Two American B-52 bombers flying on their way back from the Gulf today were accompanied by IDF F-16i fighter jets over Israel.
The flight took place as part of our close cooperation with @USAFCENT, which is significant to maintaining security in Israel and the Middle East.
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The Chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff, General Konstantinos Floros @ChiefHNDGS, visited IDF Intelligence Directorate Unit 9900 today as part of his visit to Israel. 1/3
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We welcomed the Chief of Hellenic National Defense, General Konstantinos Floros, with an honor guard this morning during his visit to Israel.
This visit is a significant element of our regional strategic partnership with Greece.
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Women have led alongside men in the IDF since its foundation in 1948.
The Chief of the General Staff has now decided to begin screenings for women to serve in additional significant combat roles in:
🔸️Unit 669
🔸️Yahalom
🔸️Mobility Unit of the Infantry Corps
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IDF and Israeli security forces continued counterterrorism activities overnight. 10 terrorist suspects were apprehended.
These weapons, intended to be used to harm Israelis, were confiscated in Jabal Al-Mawaleh.
We continue to protect Israelis from the threat of terror.
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20 years ago today, a Palestinian terrorist from Jenin blew up a bus full of Israelis during the Second Intifada. This is what happened:
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This Saturday night, on the festival of Shavuot, Jewish people will celebrate both the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai and the traditional first wheat harvest.
We wish everyone Shabbat Shalom and a happy Shavuot!
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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:
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Israeli Navy missile ship and submarine flotillas returned this morning from a complex and lengthy training drill in the Red Sea.
The vessels conducted joint missions aimed at achieving maritime superiority and maintaining freedom of action in the region.
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A Palestinian assailant armed with a knife attempted to stab an IDF soldier near the Al Aroub Camp this morning. Our soldiers thwarted the attack with live fire to neutralize the assailant.
The assailant was imprisoned this year for attempting to stab an Israeli police officer.
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Yesterday, dozens of IAF fighter jets conducted aerial drills over the Mediterranean Sea. The aircraft practiced a long-range flight, aerial refueling & striking distant targets.
This was part of our "Chariots of Fire" exercise to prepare for combat scenarios both near & far.
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IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi arrived in Cyprus last night for the "Beyond the Horizon / AGAPINOR" exercise as part of the IDF "Chariots of Fire" exercise.
LTG Kohavi was received by Chief of the Cypriot National Guard General Staff Lt. Gen. Dimokritos Zervakis.
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On this day in 1967, the soldiers of the IDF Paratroopers Brigade heroically liberated the Old City of Jerusalem and reunified Israel's capital.
Today on Jerusalem Day, we honor the soldiers who fought for Jerusalem’s liberation—and the soldiers who continue to protect it today.
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"No IDF soldier deliberately fired at a journalist. We investigated this. That is the conclusion, and there is no other."
IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi addresses the recent incident in which the journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed:
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For 2,000 years, the Jewish people longed to return home to Israel.
In 1948, this hope finally became a reality.
On this day 74 years ago, the Israel Defense Forces was created to protect this reality.
Today and everyday, we proudly continue this mission.
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The Jenin area is a hotspot of terrorism.
Earlier today, Palestinian gunmen fired at Israeli forces during counterterrorism activity near Jenin.
We apprehended a wanted terrorist with 2 M16 rifles and an IDF military vest.
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Our soldiers conducted counterterrorism activity overnight to apprehend 5 terrorist suspects and confiscate these illegal weapons.
We will continue to act against the threat of terrorism and defend Israeli civilians.
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Here's some important context to what’s been going on in Jenin:
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🚨Sirens are sounding in northern Israel🚨
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Meet SGT Likenesh.
She is a combat soldier in the 47th Battalion of the Lions of the Jordan Valley.
Likenesh received the President of Israel’s Award for Excellence on Independence Day this year.
Likenesh's biggest inspiration? Her mother.
SGT Likenesh, we salute you!
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A Hezbollah drone crossed from Lebanon into Israeli airspace overnight. Our soldiers downed the drone after monitoring it throughout its flight.
We will continue to prevent any attempt by Hezbollah to violate Israeli sovereignty.
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A Palestinian assailant armed with a knife charged toward IDF soldiers near the entrance to the city of Nablus this morning.
The assailant attempted to stab the soldiers, who responded with live fire and neutralized him.
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For years, Jenin has been a hotspot of terrorist activity.
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