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We wish the Muslim soldiers of the IDF and all Muslims around the world a happy and healthy Eid al-Fitr!
عيد فطر سعيد
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50 years ago today, Palestinian terrorists in Lebanon attacked an Israeli school bus packed with children and teachers. 8 out of the 12 victims were young children.
Today, we remember the lives of the victims and reaffirm our commitment to fight terror in all its forms.
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On this day in the Hebrew calendar, we celebrate the liberation of Jerusalem. The Old City—lost to the Jewish people for 2,000 years—was finally back in our hands.
Today, we celebrate the triumph of those IDF heroes & reaffirm our commitment to securing Jerusalem forevermore.
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During routine activity on Mount Dov in northern Israel, IDF soldiers spotted a suspect who crossed the Blue Line from Lebanon into Israel. The suspect was wounded by IDF fire and is now being evacuated to a hospital in Israel.
The incident is being looked into.
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Sailors in the Israeli Navy rescued this injured sea turtle today & took it for treatment💙
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An attack was thwarted moments ago when IDF troops spotted 3 Palestinians hurling explosives & lighting Molotov cocktails, preparing to attack an IDF post.
Our troops responded with fire and thwarted the attack.
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A Palestinian drove at high speed toward IDF soldiers and hit one of the soldiers, who has since been evacuated to a hospital.
Another soldier at the scene of the car-ramming attack responded by firing toward the terrorist.
The assailant was neutralized.
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INITIAL REPORT: A car-ramming attack took place in Negohot, southwest of Hebron.
The assailant has been neutralized. Details to follow.
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Early this morning, Staff Sgt. Amit Ben Ygal was killed during operational activity by a terrorist in the Palestinian village of Ya'bad.
Throughout the day, our forces have been searching for the terrorist responsible for the attack. 10 arrests have been made so far.
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On International Nurses Day, we salute our #HealthHeroes fighting on the front line in the battle against #COVID19.
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After a deadly earthquake shook #Nepal 5 years ago, the IDF sent a humanitarian aid delegation to help our friends in need.
It isn’t about the distance,
it’s about how far you’re willing to go.
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IDF soldier Staff Sgt. Amit Ben Ygal of the Golani Brigade was killed when a rock was thrown at his head during operational activity in the Palestinian village of Ya'bad this morning. He was 21 years old.
May his memory be a blessing.
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These soldiers surprised their moms and their reactions are priceless.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there ♥️
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We salute the veteran Allied forces 75 years after the final defeat of Nazi Germany in Europe.
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On this day 48 years ago, 4 terrorists hijacked Sabena Flight 571 with 100 passengers on board.
This is what happened:
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IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi & U.S. Chairman of the @thejointstaff Gen. Mark A. Milley discussed regional developments in the #COVID19 era over video call today.
The 🇺🇸-🇮🇱 strategic partnership remains as close as ever, even at a distance.
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Israel’s Air Force Commander MG Amikam Norkin led a virtual global forum of Air Force Chiefs yesterday.
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Israelis come together to fight #COVID19: Jews, Druze, Muslims, and Christians.
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She earned her pilot’s wings in 1954.
She was the first female navigator in the Israeli Air Force.
She was part of an airborne operation in the 1956 Sinai War.
Lt. Batya Varonsky-Orny (1933-2020) was a trailblazer for women everywhere.
May her memory be a blessing.
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For a sniper, great camouflage is what sets apart a rookie from a wookiee
#MayThe4thBeWithYou
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The Israel Defense Forces is not a 9 to 5 job.
Happy 72nd Birthday, Israel.
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75 years ago today, the US Armed Forces liberated the Nazi concentration camp Dachau. Today is also Israel's 72nd Independence Day.
In honor of this day, we got together with the US military and prepared a musical surprise for one incredible man.
@USNavyEurope, thank you.
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