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History in the making!
Congratulations to BG Naama Rosen-Grimberg on becoming the first ever woman to take on the role of Military Secretary to the President of Israel.
BG Rosen-Grimberg will become the third woman on the General Staff forum—the largest number to date.
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IDF and Israeli security forces conducted counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria overnight. We operated against the Hamas terrorist organization to prevent attacks and apprehended terrorist suspects.
We will continue to protect Israeli civilians from any threat.
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A joint naval exercise between the Israeli and U.S. navies in the Red Sea begins today.
The INS Sa'ar 5 "Eilat" and the INS Sa'ar 4.5 "Keshet" will participate in a variety of missions alongside @US5thFleet ships and a refueling tanker.
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After terrorist activities were identified with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization and due to a direct threat of a possible attack on Israeli civilians, it was decided to block off civilian areas & routes near the Gaza security fence this morning.
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IDF, ISA & Israel Border Police forces conducted counterterrorism activity in Jenin to apprehend 2 terrorist suspects overnight.
During the activity, Palestinians shot at and—as seen here—hurled rocks at the forces.
We will continue to operate against the threat of terrorism.
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IDF and Israeli security forces conducted counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria overnight.
A total of 12 terrorist suspects were apprehended and an explosive device, a "Carlo" gun and a handgun were confiscated.
We will continue to protect the civilians of Israel.
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In accordance with the IDF situational assessment, it was decided to reinforce the Gaza Division in southern Israel with additional soldiers in order to increase the IDF's readiness in the area.
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BG Nimrod Aloni, Commanding Officer of the Gaza Division in southern Israel, explains the threat of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad—and the IDF's readiness to protect Israel's civilians from its terrorist activity:
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The Israeli & U.S. navies have concluded the 'Noble Rose' joint exercise. Together, we simulated various operational scenarios deep in the Red Sea.
We strengthened the scope of our operations and deepened the professional dialogue between our navies. 🇮🇱🤝🇺🇸
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Following the direct threats posed by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza, the IDF is currently striking in the Gaza Strip.
A special situation has been declared on the Israeli home front. Details to follow.
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We just targeted a senior commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist group in Gaza. Tayseer Jabari was responsible for multiple terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians.
The IDF will continue to defend Israel against the threat of terrorism.
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The IDF continues to strike terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip, including 6 Islamic Jihad military posts.
A number of Islamic Jihad operatives were neutralized during the strikes.
LTG Aviv Kohavi has instructed the IDF to enter emergency mode, opening the High Command Post.
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This Islamic Jihad rocket launcher in Gaza was ready to fire toward Israeli civilians.
We targeted it before they could—and the rocket launch failed.
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🚨RIGHT NOW: Sirens sounding in Israel 🚨
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🚨More sirens are now sounding in cities across central Israel 🚨
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RAW FOOTAGE: This is the moment a barrage of rockets was fired from Gaza toward Israeli civilians.
This is what terrorism looks like:
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In just 2 hours tonight:
71 rockets were fired from Gaza toward Israel.
9 of these rockets fell INSIDE the Gaza Strip.
Terrorist rockets threaten innocent civilians—both Israeli and Gazan.
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Here's an important message in Arabic from MG Rassan Alian to the people of Gaza about the current escalation:
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Due to the imminent threat of attack against Israeli civilians posed by the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in Gaza, we began Operation 'Breaking Dawn' earlier today.
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It's been 6 hours of rocket attacks on Israeli civilians.
6 hours of sirens sounding in Israeli towns and cities.
6 hours of men, women and children continously running for shelter.
Terrorists continue to attack Israeli civilians. We continue to defend them.
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Do YOU know what the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in Gaza is?
Watch to find out:
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For over 12 hours, Israelis have been kept awake throughout the night due to the continuous threat of Islamic Jihad rockets.
We will continue to protect them.
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🚨 Sirens sounding in the city of Modi'in in central Israel 🚨
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OPERATIONAL RECAP:
Aug 5:
🔺4:16pm - IDF targets Tayseer Jabari, Islamic Jihad’s Northern Gaza Division Commanding Officer & other Islamic Jihad terrorists
🔺4:32pm - IDF announces Operation “Breaking Dawn”
🔺7:02pm - IDF targets Islamic Jihad terrorist and military posts
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🚨 Sirens sounding in the city of Tel Aviv🚨
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