1051
In accordance with our ongoing situational assessment, we will reinforce troops in Judea & Samaria today to enhance the defense of communities & routes in the region.
Our mission to defend Israeli civilians never stops.
1052
"I advise our enemies not to test us.” — IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi on Iran & its proxies at the Operational Achievements Awards this evening
1053
1/
Marking the start of the IDF's COVID-19 vaccination campaign, IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi is the first person in the IDF to be vaccinated.
The IDF will operate 17 complexes for soldiers & officers to get vaccinated in various locations.
1054
Chairman of @thejointstaff Gen. Mark A. Milley toured the Ground Forces’ Multi-Domain Strike Unit, an elite & innovative combat unit which promotes our offensive capacities, during his 2-day trip to Israel.
We thank the US for its commitment to our strategic partnership.
1055
1/
IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi hosted Chairman of @thejointstaff Gen. Mark A. Milley & US Staff Sgt. Jarelle Turner, a MFO peacekeeper who survived the deadly helicopter crash in November, for a candle lighting ceremony on the 8th & final night of Hanukkah.
1056
The hopes of the Jewish people guided them like a light through the darkest of times.
This Hanukkah, our soldiers are the light protecting their home, Israel.
1057
33 years of Hamas... is 33 years too many.
For your birthday today, Hamas, here’s your 2020 wrapped:
1058
On Hanukkah 2 years ago, the IDF launched Operation Northern Shield, where it uncovered six terror tunnels intended to attack Israeli civilians.
Today, we stand in one of the terror tunnels, lighting a menorah.
1059
Watch as the people of Honduras give our delegation a send off as our mission comes to a close...
Our aid delegation worked to rehabilitate a village, give medical care, conduct damage assessments & create a plan for the people who were impacted by the hurricanes last month.
1060
Over 7,000 miles away from home, the IDF’s & @IsraelMFA humanitarian aid delegation is working round-the-clock assessing damages in infrastructure after Honduras was struck by two hurricanes last month.
RT this as a show of appreciation for the delegation that is hard at work.
1061
IDF Chief of General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi virtually met with United Kingdom Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Sir Nick Carter yesterday and signed a joint agreement to formalize and enhance our defense relationship, and support the growing Israel-UK partnership.
1062
Although these soldiers were exempt from enlisting in the IDF, they went above and beyond to serve their country.
Here are their inspiring stories:
1063
STATUS UPDATE: We just leveled up our fleet.
1064
The IDF as you’ve never seen it:
1065
An aid delegation of 15 Home Front Command officers (res.) will be departing to Honduras tonight to help evaluate damages from the Eta & Iota hurricanes that struck Honduras earlier this month.
We are ready to help.
🇮🇱🇭🇳
1066
"Our message is clear: we will continue to act as vigorously as necessary against the Iranian entrenchment in Syria, and we will remain fully prepared."
— Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi at a situation assessment today in northern Israel.
1067
Whatever the altitude, whatever the distance, these elite soldiers from airborne search and rescue Unit 669 are prepared for any mission.
1068
Thank you for...
1069
An Israeli Air Force flight cadet and flight instructor (res.) from the IAF Flight Academy were killed in an aircraft crash in southern Israel earlier today. Their families have been notified.
May their memory be a blessing.
1070
1/
Iran has been busy using its proxies as pawns in its regime of terror...
which is why we made this guide to walk you through everything you need to know:
1071
Our troops thwarted an attempted IED attack adjacent to the village of Al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah, where they identified camouflaged explosives earlier today. @israelpolice is neutralizing the explosives.
We will continue operating to maintain security in the region.
1072
In response to a rocket that was fired from Gaza toward Israel earlier tonight, the Israeli Air Force struck Hamas military targets in Gaza including:
🎯 2 rocket ammunition manufacturing sites
🎯 underground infrastructures
🎯 a military compound
We hold Hamas responsible.
1073
One rocket was just fired from Gaza toward southern Israel.
1074
Iran, we're watching you.
IDF intel can confirm that the Iranian Quds Force Unit 840, which is part of Iran's global network of terror, was responsible for the IED attacks on the Israel-Syria border this week & in August 2020.
We will not allow Iran to entrench itself in Syria.
1075
OPERATIONAL FOOTAGE: The moment our fighter jets struck military targets belonging to the Iranian Quds Force & Syrian Armed Forces in Syria last night hours after we exposed an Iranian-led Syrian attack.
Let this be a warning: If you attack Israel, we will defend ourselves.
Official IDF Twitter account. We tweet real-time information and updates in 7 languages—choose yours: bit.ly/twitteridf