1926
Earlier today an attempted stabbing attack was thwarted south of Nablus.
A civilian neutralized the assailant. No injuries were reported.
1927
In honor of #WorldAutismAwarenessDay, we would like to celebrate the soldiers who have volunteered to serve in the IDF and help protect the State of Israel.
1928
Yesterday, @US_EUCOM completed its first ever rapid deployment of the THAAD missile defense system into Israel.
This deployment represents another step in the enduring relationship between the two countries & strengthens the close coordination between them 🇺🇸 🇮🇱
1929
We got 99 problems but 1 million followers on @Twitter ain’t one 🎊 🎉
1930
In response to the rockets fired from Gaza at Israel earlier this evening, IDF tanks struck a number of Hamas military posts in the Gaza Strip.
1931
🚨RIGHT NOW: 5 rockets were launched from Gaza at Israel
1932
EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE: Violence today on Israel’s border with Gaza. IDF soldiers are stationed along the border to protect Israeli families under attack.
#StopHamas
1933
When we posted this video on Facebook, Facebook flagged it, but kept it up "because it may help rescue the child."
Indeed the children of Gaza should be rescued from the brutal regime of Hamas.
#StopHamas
1934
These are the people that we are protecting:
1935
HAPPENING NOW: 40,000 violent rioters in Gaza, some armed with knives, explosives, and grenades, are attempting to breach Israel's border and reach Israeli families on the other side of the fence. If our soldiers weren't there, they could.
1936
The children of Gaza deserve the right to a future without violence. #StopHamas
1937
Take a look at the Facebook profile of the "Sons of Zouari"- a Hamas unit that violently attacks Israel, throwing grenades and explosives. They boasted on their page that today's riot will be laden with explosives. They are.
1938
These 8 year old children were forced to cross into Israel with a knife. We returned them safely to Gaza.
1939
These are some of Israel's neighbors...
#StopHamas
1940
Explosives were hurled tonight during a violent Hamas riot. We responded by attacking a Hamas military post in Gaza. Hamas must be held accountable for their violence.
#StopHamas
1941
If you still have doubts about their intentions from the video, they attached a sign to the IEDs that read "death to Israel." They're stating it loud and clear. #StopHamas
1942
This DIY video was posted on Palestinian social media showing Gazans preparing explosives for violent Hamas riots. #StopHamas
1943
This is Imri, a two year old living near Gaza. When Hamas fires rockets indiscriminately into Israel, they target Imri and children just like him. Listen to him tell his father what he feels when he hears air-raid sirens:
1944
Hamas rockets. Hamas riots. 2 weapons. 1 goal:
Kill Israeli civilians
We won’t let them.
#StopHamas
1945
#StopHamas
A year of violent Hamas riots in numbers:
1946
Meet the soldiers that have been protecting Israeli families on Israel's southern border for the past year.
1947
Using explosives at a “protest” is like using barbed wire as dental floss…
You just don’t.
#StopHamas
1948
Calling a violent riot a “peaceful protest” is like calling @foodgod a picky eater…
He just isn’t.
#StopHamas
1949
Using bombs at a “protest” is like using a lawnmower to shave your legs…
You just don’t.
#StopHamas
1950
Saying a violent riot is a “peaceful protest” is like saying @shakira’s hips lie…
They just don’t.
#StopHamas
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