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Maj. S flies F-35Is.
This week, she led @IAFsite Commander MG Amikam Norkin in a three-aircraft formation training exercise.
They drilled strikes, aerial refueling & target interceptions.
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We cracked the code:
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A report was received regarding an attempted stabbing attack at the Gush Etzion Junction, south of Bethlehem.
The assailant was neutralized at the scene. No injuries were reported.
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Following the 2nd rocket fired by terrorists from Gaza, our fighter jets struck a Hamas military post and a machine gun which was used to fire toward Israel.
We will not tolerate terrorist activities from Gaza.
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Terrorists in Gaza fired rockets at Israel for the 3rd night in a row, endangering lives in Gaza and Israel.
In response, we struck 4 Hamas compounds used for military training, a weapons workshop & an entrance to an underground terrorist tunnel.
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For the 2nd time tonight, terrorists in Gaza fired rockets toward Israeli civilians.
The Iron Dome Aerial Defense System intercepted the rocket, protecting civilians yet again.
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🚨 Sirens sounded in southern Israel 🚨
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INTERCEPTED: Terrorists in Gaza just fired a rocket toward Israeli civilians. Our Iron Dome Aerial Defense system intercepted it mid-air.
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🚨Sirens are sounding in southern Israel 🚨
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Considered to be the first victim of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Daniel Lewin was an IDF veteran and a hero. Here is his story:
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Terrorist organizations in Gaza continue to terrorize Israelis with:
- rockets
- violent riots
- arson balloons
In response to tonight’s rocket fire, we struck a Hamas underground rocket production workshop, weapons storage site, training facility and terrorist tunnel.
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Terrorists in Gaza just fired a rocket at southern Israel. The Iron Dome Aerial Defense System intercepted it mid-air.
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🚨 RIGHT NOW: Sirens are sounding in southern Israel 🚨
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We stand with the American people in honoring all those affected by the most horrific terrorist attacks on American soil 20 years ago.
May the memories of the victims be a blessing. #NeverForget
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In response to the rocket fired from Gaza at Israel tonight, we just struck a Hamas machine gun post, storage site and military compound.
Hamas is responsible for all terrorist attacks emanating from Gaza.
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Terrorists in Gaza just fired a rocket at Israel.
The rocket was intercepted by the Iron Dome Aerial Defense System, saving the lives of civilians.
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🚨 Sirens are sounding in southern Israel 🚨
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As Israelis prepared to celebrate the Jewish New Year today, Hamas launched arson balloons and ignited fires in Israel with the intention of terrorizing civilians.
In response, we struck a Hamas rocket manufacturing site and military compound in Gaza.
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As we ring in the Jewish New Year, check out what our soldiers have accomplished this year:
#RoshHashanah
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49 years ago today, Palestinian terrorists murdered 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
For the first time at the Olympics, an official ceremony was held in Tokyo to honor the victims.
May their memories be a blessing.
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“The enemy uses the sea for terrorist purposes: to transfer weapons and to illicit funds and equipment designated for terrorist use. In this reality we face, our maritime supremacy becomes even more vital.”
—LTG Aviv Kohavi at last night’s Israeli Navy change of command ceremony
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IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi and @CENTCOM Commander General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. spoke tonight about the transfer of Israel to CENTCOM AOR.
Here’s to furthering regional stability and strengthening future cooperation 🇮🇱 🇺🇸
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“Every dream can be fulfilled, especially in the IDF, which doesn’t distinguish between a woman, a man, a Muslim, a Christian, a Druze… We all have opportunities to fulfill ourselves.”
Congratulations to Maj. Ella, who is now the highest-ranking Muslim Arab woman in the IDF!
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The historic "Noble Waters" exercise between the Israeli Navy & the @USNavy’s Fifth Fleet was held yesterday in the Red Sea.
Both naval forces trained to monitor intl. waters vital to maritime trade. Our cooperation strengthens security & stability in the region.
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Border Police soldier Barel Hadaria Shmueli passed away today after being shot by a terrorist while defending Israel during violent riots at the security fence last week.
May his memory be a blessing.
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