Just 300 meters from the Lebanese border is the IDF's brand new "Galilee Forest" training complex. Here, soldiers will train to improve operational capabilities, ensure the security of local residents & effectively prepare for any threat from the north.
Our Ground Forces, Air Force, Navy, intelligence, and cyber are all coming together for the "Lethal Arrow" exercise. While focusing on the northern arena we will improve our offensive capabilities on ALL fronts. We. Are. Ready.
In response to the 2 rockets that were fired from Gaza at Israel earlier tonight, our Air Force just struck Hamas military targets in Gaza. Hamas will bear the consequences for terror activity against Israeli civilians.
2 rockets were just fired at Israel from Gaza. The IDF’s Aerial Defense Systems intercepted one of the rockets.
Capt. S. just made history as the FIRST female pilot to ever fly the F-35i "Adir" fighter jet. She was just appointed as the new Deputy Squadron Commander of the 116th Squadron in the Israeli Air Force. Here's to the strong women and men who defend Israel's skies & more. 💪
The money spent on digging an underground terror tunnel from Gaza into Israel should be invested in the people of Gaza. RT if you agree.
In response to the rocket that was fired from Gaza into Israel earlier tonight, our aircraft struck underground Hamas infrastructure in Gaza.
Just 2 hours after we exposed a terror tunnel dug from Gaza into Israel, terrorists in Gaza fired one rocket toward Israeli civilians. The Iron Dome intercepted the rocket. We will protect Israeli civilians from threats above and below ground.
🚨 Air-raid sirens sounding in southern Israel 🚨
BREAKING: We just exposed another terror tunnel crossing dozens of meters into Israel from Gaza. This is a violation of Israeli sovereignty, an attempt to terrorize our civilians & an abuse of international humanitarian aid. We hold Hamas accountable and stand prepared.
Terrorists in Gaza just fired one rocket toward Israel.
“Shalom Aleichem” is the traditional melody Jews sing to welcome the Shabbat. Staff Sgt. Yitzhak Eliezer welcomes the Shabbat with this special rendition of the song from his base in northern Israel.
Israeli Air Force & @usairforce F-35 fighter jets flew side-by-side in the "Enduring Lightning 3" exercise this Monday. While following #COVID19 protocols, we trained to deal with various strategic aerial & ground threats and strengthened the 🇮🇱🇺🇸 partnership.
Our soldiers apprehended a Palestinian suspect in the Balata refugee camp in Nablus overnight. During the apprehension, 2 soldiers were lightly & moderately injured, apparently by fragments from an explosive device hurled at them. The soldiers were taken to the hospital.
For the first time ever, the IDF is partnering with @IsraelMOH and the @RambamHCC to provide Israeli civilians with #COVID19 treatment. Here's what you need to know:
No matter how hard it gets, you're never alone. Your mental health matters. #WorldMentalHealthDay
After the outbreak of several fires across Israel amid a heatwave, our troops are working together with Israeli firefighters & @israelpolice to put them out and evacuate civilian communities in immediate danger:
How it started: How it's going:
On this day, 47 years ago, Arab armies attacked Israel by surprise on the holiest day of the year. Thousands bravely fought and fell, yet we never lost hope, and thanks to them... Israel stands strong.
In response to the rocket that was fired from Gaza into Israel earlier this evening, our aircraft just struck a Hamas target in Gaza. We will protect Israeli civilians from terror.
Terrorists in Gaza just fired 1 rocket into Israel.
3 assailants hurled Molotov cocktails at IDF soldiers at a military post adjacent to Jenin. Our soldiers responded with fire and a hit was identified. We are searching the area to locate the other two assailants.
This year for Sukkot our soldiers built a special Sukkah on top of the IDF HQ in Tel Aviv. WATCH:
What else is Hezbollah trying to hide in Beirut? Shortly after we exposed a Hezbollah Precision Guided Missile manufacturing site in the Chouaifet neighborhood, we identified suspicious traffic leaving the location to another Hezbollah facility in Borj el-Brajneh: