1626
After nearly a month of relative quiet between Israel and #Gaza, a rocket was just fired from Gaza at Israel.
1627
A short while ago, an anti-aircraft missile was launched over Lebanese territory towards an IDF UAV. The UAV was not hit.
1628
“You treat a disease, you win, you lose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you’ll win, no matter what the outcome.”
~ Patch Adams
1629
Ori is a blind officer in the Israeli Air Force.
You should take a minute to hear her incredible story:
1630
Happy #Diwali to all those celebrating around the world!
1631
#TBT: Soldiers proudly recreating 4 powerful then-and-now photos from their parents' military service.
1632
In May 2018, Palestinian terrorist Islam Yusef Abu Hamid murdered 20-year-old IDF Staff Sgt. Ronen Lubarsky.
Early this morning, we demolished his residence.
1633
A short while ago, during routine security activity, an IDF drone fell adjacent to Israel's border with Lebanon, within Lebanese territory.
1634
Sergeant Noa wasn't just the only female soldier in the Infantry Sniper Course...
She was also the #1 soldier in the course!
Let’s show some ❤ to Noa and all the women who protect the State of Israel!
1635
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?”
~ MLK Jr.
In the largest military volunteering effort in Israeli history, these IDF cadets spent the day volunteering in Soroka hospital.
1636
The @UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon thinks it’s his job to help the terror group Hezbollah pass the annual budget, despite the fact that it's used to violate @UN resolution 1701.
RT if you don’t know whether to laugh or cry. twitter.com/UNJanKubis/sta…
1637
Happy Sukkot from the soldiers of the IDF! 🌿🍋⛺
1638
On Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, may we all be sealed in the Book of Life.
1639
Yom Kippur, 1973.
On the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, enemies on two fronts rose to destroy Israel.
A surprise attack pulled our soldiers out of prayer & into battle.
Thousands bravely fought & fell, yet we never lost hope.
Today, thanks to them, Israel proudly stands.
1640
1 pint of blood can save 3 lives.
Our soldiers broke an Israeli record today by donating 1000 pints of blood in 8 hours.
That's 3000 lives that can be saved ❤
1641
Thanks to the vigilance of Adi, an 18-year-old combat intelligence soldier, a smuggling attempt of 40 guns from Lebanon into Israel was thwarted.
👏🏻 round of applause👏🏻
1642
There’s no one meaner than the mean girls of the Middle East...
#DontSitWithThem #MeanGirlsDay
1643
Shana Tova and Happy New Year from our soldiers!
1644
Have a happy & sweet new year! 🍎🍯
1645
Happy New Year, Jews!
1646
Lt. Col. G just made history by becoming the FIRST ever female flight squadron commander in the Israeli Air Force.
Here's to b̶r̶e̶a̶k̶i̶n̶g̶ flying through barriers! ✈️
1647
Watch these IDF soldiers sign Israel's national anthem "Hatikva" in this moving clip. 🇮🇱 #IDSL2019
1648
F•R•I•E•N•D•S
Our soldiers couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate #Friends25 than celebrating...with friends 💙
1649
LTC M. who was killed in action in Gaza last year, was an example of outstanding bravery, courage, & sacrifice. Today, he was posthumously awarded the Chief of the General Staff Citation.
In a private ceremony, his widow, children & parents accepted the award in his stead.
1650
The iconic "Lunch Atop A Skyscraper" photo recreated 87 years later.
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