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.@USAmbUN is currently at Palmachim Air Force Base, where she is seeing the Iron Dome and other air defense systems. These systems are the result of a joint strategic effort between Israel and the U.S. and have saved millions of lives from terrorist organizations.
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What does your work day look like? 😎🤙🚁
Aircrew members Maj. H, Maj. (Res.) N, and Sgt. First Class O flew over southern Israel in the "Yanshuf" (Blackhawk) helicopter, which is used for search and rescue scenarios.
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Last week, IAF Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin visited the UAE for the first time and attended the Dubai International Air Chiefs' Conference (DIAC) for global air force commanders.
This visit is an example of the growing cooperation between air forces in the Middle East.
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A two-week-long multi-force training exercise led by IDF Ground Forces, in cooperation with MARCENT forces and the @USMC, has ended. U.S. Marines trained alongside IDF troops with an emphasis on open and urban field combat.
Looking forward to future cooperation!
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Today, IDF F-15 fighter jets escorted two American B-1B bombers and an American KC-10 refueler through Israeli skies on their way from the Gulf.
The joint flight demonstrates our continued cooperation, which is crucial to the security of Israel and the Middle East.
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In a joint operation overnight, the IDF, ISA & @israelpolice thwarted a weapon smuggling attempt from Jordan into Israel. Forces apprehended one of the suspects and confiscated 15 weapons.
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We wish the United States Marine Corps @USMC a happy 246th birthday as we host U.S. service members here in Israel!
Here's to training together to defend the people of our great nations. twitter.com/11thmeu/status…
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This #WorldFreedomDay, we hope for a better future for the people of Gaza—a future free from Hamas. #FreeGazaFromHamas
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Task forces 1 and 2 that were joined by the Israeli aid delegation in the rescue efforts at the Surfside tragedy have arrived in Israel. Together, they went to a practice site and held a workshop to summarize lessons learned.
We stand together in our mission to save lives. 🇮🇱🇺🇸
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LIVE from southern Israel: A Hamas UAV was just intercepted by the Iron Dome Aerial Defense System.
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The Joint Military Committee between the IDF and the Egyptian Armed Forces held a meeting yesterday, during which issues the two armies face were discussed.
We will continue working together to ensure security along our border. 🇮🇱🤝🇪🇬
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OPERATIONAL UPDATE: A shooting attack on a military post near Ramallah occurred tonight. Initial details indicate that an assailant fired a number of rounds toward the post. No IDF injuries were reported.
Our troops are conducting searches in the area.
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Today, 20 @Europarl_EN members and advisors visited northern Israel. The visitors entered a Hezbollah terrorist tunnel to see firsthand the threat Israelis face as Hezbollah continues to promote terrorism and instability. Thank you to @elnetwork_eu for organizing this event!
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Today, we remember the former Israeli Prime Minister and IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. (Res.) Yitzhak Rabin, who was assassinated on this day in 1995. His dedication to the State of Israel will continue to inspire generations to come. May his memory be a blessing.
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An aircraft carrier with hundreds of U.S. service members has arrived in Israel. We will conduct a two week joint multi-force training on dense urban area combat & multi-domain capabilities.
We continue to strengthen our capabilities to counter threats in the region.
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Israeli Air Force F-15 fighter jets escorted an American B-1B bomber over Israeli skies towards the Gulf earlier today.
The joint flight illustrates the continued strategic cooperation of the IDF with the United States in the area.
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It was a pleasure to host our strong allies from the US 🇺🇸, the UK 🇬🇧, India 🇮🇳, Greece 🇬🇷, France 🇫🇷, Italy 🇮🇹, and Germany 🇩🇪 for #BlueFlag2021.
See the exercise through our eyes:
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When 8 different countries train together, history is made. Watch what happened in Israel over the past weeks:
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Air Force commanders from the US, Italy, the UK, Greece, Cyprus, Norway, the UAE, India, and the Netherlands, as well as ambassadors from France, the UK, Greece, and Germany, came together today to cooperate and learn from each other at the international #BlueFlag2021 exercise.
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Today, we made history 🇮🇱🤝🇦🇪
United Arab Emirates Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Al Alawi was welcomed to Israel by IAF Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin. Together, the commanders made a significant step toward future cooperation and strengthened military ties. #BlueFlag2021
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On this United Nations Day, the IDF wishes a happy and sincere 76th birthday to the @UN. Thank you for promoting universal values of peace, equality and dignity and for your engagement in the Middle East.
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Flying toward a future of hope... 🇮🇱 🇩🇪
WATCH the historic moment when the German and Israeli Air Forces flew together over Jerusalem:
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"Cooperation between the IAF and international air forces is one avenue of broader IDF cooperation with the militaries of the world... the strategic situation of Israel has never been stronger, better and more stable."
—LTG Aviv Kohavi at Uvda Air Force Base today #BlueFlag2021
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8 allies
taking off
side by side.
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IAF Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin and @Team_Luftwaffe Commander Lt. Gen. Ingo Gerhartz led a joint flight over Jerusalem today.
Together, the commanders visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Center to honor Holocaust victims and ensure a future of tolerance and peace.
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