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We wish those celebrating Eid al-Adha in the IDF & all over the world an Eid Mubarak! ☪️
عيد أضحى مبارك!
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Where is Lebanon’s money?
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After a virtual meeting with the @HQUSAFEAFAF, the Israeli Air Force & the @usairforce signed a document defining the interoperability between the US THAAD missile & the Israeli Iron Dome in case of an emergency in Israel.
The 🇺🇸🇮🇱 partnership is stronger than ever.
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CLEARED FOR RELEASE:
Our Navy's maritime intelligence located a suspect attempting to infiltrate Israel by swimming from Gaza last month. Upon locating him, troops from the Navy's security unit pursued & apprehended him.
Land, air, or sea, we continue to fight against terror.
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On Tisha BAv, the darkest day in Jewish history, Jews mourn the destruction of Jerusalem’s holy temples and a 2,000-year exile from the Land of Israel.
Today, IDF soldiers reflect and vow to protect that same land. They pray facing Jerusalem with hope of a better tomorrow.
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We thwarted an infiltration attempt by a Hezbollah terror squad in northern Israel an hour ago. No injuries to IDF troops were reported.
We continue to stand ready to defend Israel's border from any enemy threat.
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Following a security incident in northern Israel, Israeli residents along the Blue Line have been told:
- To stay in their homes
- To avoid any activity in open areas
- That roads in the area are closed
More details to come.
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Earlier today, munitions were fired from Syria toward Israel.
In response, our aircraft struck military targets in southern Syria belonging to the Syrian Armed Forces.
We hold the Syrian regime responsible & will respond to any violation of Israeli sovereignty.
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IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi welcomed Chairman of @thejointstaff Gen. Mark A. Milley to Israel today.
"The IDF & the US Armed Forces share a mutual interest to prevent Iran and its proxies from jeopardizing the stability of the region." —LTG Aviv Kohavi
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The IDF is elevating its readiness to defend Israel's northern border from all enemy threats with changes to troop deployment & enhanced field intelligence activity in the area.
We hold the Lebanese government responsible for all actions emanating from Lebanon.
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A short while ago, explosions were heard adjacent to the security fence from the Syrian side of Israel's northern border. Damage to a civilian building and an Israeli vehicle was likely caused by fragments.
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In accordance with a recently conducted situational assessment, we have decided to reinforce the Northern Command with select infantry forces.
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2 years ago today, the world called on the IDF to help rescue the White Helmets from Syria. This is that story:
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IDF soldiers spotted & monitored a drone infiltrating Israeli airspace from #Lebanon earlier this evening.
We will continue to operate to stop any attempt to violate Israeli sovereignty.
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A chilling first-hand account of the blast that shook Argentina 26 years ago.
Watch the full video:
youtu.be/mg4D-G_BotY
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Hidden inside this child’s teddy bear were illegal guns and ammunition. We discovered the weapons earlier this week in a Palestinian village near Jerusalem.
Children and their toys should not be exploited for terror.
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THIS is the future of warfare:
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Look at this picture closely:
What you see are 2 Molotov cocktails & an improvised explosive device. 4 terrorists intended to use these weapons for terror.
They were just apprehend by IDF troops close to the city of Nablus before they could carry out the attack.
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Today, the Chief of the IDF General Staff, LTG Aviv Kohavi, hosted the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, Gen. Konstantinos Floros, and discussed operational developments in the region.
The Israeli-Greek military bond continues to grow stronger.
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1 Command. 1 Mission. 1 Purpose.
Meet the Israeli Air Force's newest Special Ops Wing.
For the full story:
🔗 idf.il/113610/
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. @UNIFIL_ must implement its mandate against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
These ambassadors saw why firsthand:
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Ahead of the renewal of the @UNIFIL_ mandate, the IDF & @IsraelMFA took ambassadors and diplomats to Israel’s northern border & a neutralized Hezbollah terror tunnel.
@UNIFIL_ must fully implement UNSC Resolution #1701 to prevent Hezbollah terror activity in southern Lebanon.
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