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We stand together with the American people in remembering the victims of the #September11 terror attacks and vow to #NeverForget.
May their memory be a blessing.
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From a convicted felon to an IDF combat officer, Lt. Yossi has an incredible story to share:
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Happy Independence Day to the people of Brazil from the IDF!
Nós do IDF desejamos um feliz Dia da Independência para todos os brasileiros!
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An assailant just attempted to stab IDF soldiers operating adjacent to the city of Ariel. Our troops pursued the assailant, fired toward him, & apprehended him. No injuries to IDF soldiers were reported.
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Remembering the Past, Shaping the Future 🇮🇱🇩🇪
48 years after 11 Israeli Olympians were murdered in the 1972 Munich Massacre, the Israeli and German Air Forces held a joint exercise in Germany, including a flyby over the site of the attack:
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Here's everything you need to know about Hezbollah.
It's time to share the truth:
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An assailant just attempted to run his car over an IDF soldier & a police officer at a junction south of Nabulus, lightly injuring them. The assailant then drew a knife at the forces.
The assailant was shot and apprehended by the forces.
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In response, we struck approx 100 Hamas terror targets in Gaza:
🎯35 weapons manufacturing sites
🎯30 underground infrastructures
🎯20 observation posts
🎯10 aerial platforms
🎯naval targets
These strikes constitute a significant blow to Hamas' infrastructure of terror.
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Hamas launched a wave of terror against Israeli civilians in August.
Terrorists in Gaza fired multiple rockets, launched 100s of explosive balloons—igniting fires across southern Israel—and instigated riots on the Israel-Gaza security fence.
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The 1st ever joint Israeli-German Air Force exercise in Germany has just ended.
Over the last 2 weeks, our pilots performed dozens of flyovers, practiced combat maneuvers and prepared for flights in unfamiliar environments.
Gemeinsam haben wir Geschichte geschrieben 🇮🇱🇩🇪
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When Abba Naor was imprisoned in the Dachau Concentration Camp, he never dreamed that one day he’d witness the Israeli Air Force and @Team_Luftwaffe fly together by Dachau 75 years later.
WATCH:
🔗youtu.be/0MuIEmcGKwE
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This was just one in a series of fires caused by explosive balloons launched into southern Israel by terrorists in Gaza today.
In response, we just struck a Hamas military post & underground infrastructure in Gaza.
We remain ready to operate against any terror targeting Israel.
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Let's talk about UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
Hezbollah militants in Lebanon fired at IDF soldiers in northern Israel across the Blue Line this week—a severe violation of Resolution 1701.
But this is not the first time.
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Last night, Hezbollah chose to attack Israel from between two @UNIFIL_ positions in southern Lebanon, in violation of #UNSCR1701.
It was an attempt to use @UN forces as a shield for its terror activity.
Hezbollah’s attack failed. We will continue to defend.
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During operational activity in northern Israel last night, shots were fired from Lebanon toward IDF troops. We responded with fire, & our aircraft struck Hezbollah observation posts near the border.
This is a severe event & we remain ready to combat any threat to our borders.
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Over the last few weeks, terrorists in Gaza have launched hundreds of explosive balloons into Israel.
In response, our aircraft just targeted Hamas underground infrastructure in Gaza.
We will act against any terror activity aimed at Israeli civilians.
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Following a security incident in northern Israel, residents in Manara, Margaliot, Misgav Am, Yiftach & Malkia have been told to:
- stop activity in open areas
- remain in their homes close to shelter
- keep informed of relevant security updates
We are prepared to defend Israel.
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