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Hundreds of rioters in Gaza are at the security fence burning tires, hurling explosives and causing chaos.
This chaos is masterminded by Hamas.
While people in Gaza lack basic necessities, Hamas instead uses its resources to incite violence and spread hatred.
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In response to Hamas terrorists launching arson balloons into Israel & violent riots at the security fence, we just struck:
🎯 Hamas military compound
🎯 Hamas terrorist tunnel entrance
Hamas employs these tactics for 1 reason—to terrorize Israeli civilians. We will defend them.
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Our forces depart from Gaza, marking the completion of Operation Protective Edge.
📸: Barak Chen and Reuters
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A blind woman is found by IDF soldiers near a suspected tunnel entrance in Gaza. She drinks for the first time in days after not having access to water.
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In the summer of 2014, Hamas committed incessant terrorist attacks against Israel, prompting us to launch Operation Protective Edge.
Scroll to see the operation like never before:
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IAF Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin returned today from a visit to the United States, where he met with his @USMC counterpart & @usairforce Commander Gen. Charles Brown to discuss strengthening future cooperation & strategic developments in the Middle East.
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1000+ rioters and demonstrators gathered along the security fence in Gaza today. Rioters hurled explosive devices and burned tires. Our troops responded with riot dispersal means.
We hold Hamas responsible for endangering civilians and are prepared to protect Israel.
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If Hamas raises generations of children to be violent, how will we ever achieve peace?
Hamas encourages women and children to participate in violent riots along Gaza’s border with Israel.
These children should be taught to value peace, not hatred.
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All summer, Hamas launched arson balloons from Gaza into Israel.
In response to Hamas’ renewed attacks today, we struck a weapons manufacturing site, rocket launch site & tunnel entrances in Gaza.
We will continue to respond firmly against all terrorist activities from Gaza.
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In response to the violent riots Hamas instigated on the Israel-Gaza border today, our forces just struck 4 Hamas weapons and storage manufacturing sites.
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An Israeli Border Police soldier was critically injured by live fire from Gaza and is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital.
As of right now, all the rioters have been dispersed.
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The rioters approached the security fence, attempted to climb the fence, and hurled explosive devices at IDF troops. We responded with riot dispersal means.
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This afternoon, hundreds of Palestinian rioters gathered along the security fence in northern Gaza.
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Today is International Day of
Remembrance and Tribute
to the Victims of Terrorism.
We stand with survivors all
around the world and remember
victims of these horrendous attacks.
May their memories be a blessing. 🕯
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Our soldiers worked hard this week to defend the State of Israel. They wish you Shabbat Shalom!
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A year later, we remember the past while shaping the future. 🇮🇱 🇩🇪 twitter.com/IDF/status/129…
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For the 1st time, "Shimshon" C-130J Super Hercules aircraft are being operated to put out wildfires in Jerusalem. Airborne search and rescue Unit 669 & Home Front Command troops are also on the ground to help extinguish the flames.
We are always on call to protect Israel.
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WATCH: The @UN Security Council passed Resolution 1701 in 2006 to stabilize the Israel-Lebanon border.
Now, Lt. Col. Amnon Shefler and Maj. Ben Wallhaus are here to explain its significance and how Hezbollah has since continued to violate international law.
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Our troops apprehended an armed Palestinian wearing a full IDF uniform northeast of Ramallah earlier today.
The suspect has been transferred to security forces for further questioning.
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A rocket was just fired from Gaza into Israel.
The Iron Dome Aerial Defense System intercepted the rocket.
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🚨Sirens are sounding in southern Israel🚨
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Happy 75th #IndianIndependenceDay to our friends in India! 🇮🇱 🇮🇳
स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।
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Our plans for this weekend:
✅ Defending Israel
✅ Spending time with the squad
✅ Ensuring our civilians have a peaceful Shabbat
What are yours?
📸: @ShemeshOri
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PICTURED: Hamas drone that crossed on Wednesday from Gaza into Israeli airspace, which was monitored and downed by our troops.
We will continue to prevent any attempt to harm Israeli civilians.
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A Hezbollah drone crossed from Lebanon into Israeli airspace in the eastern part of the Blue Line yesterday.
Our troops monitored & successfully downed the drone.
We will continue to operate in order to prevent any attempt to violate Israeli sovereignty.
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