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Introducing the new @IDFSpokesperson, BG Hidai Zilberman (left).
BG Zilberman succeeds BG Ronen Manelis (right), and brings with him nearly 30 years of combat and leadership experience in the IDF.
Join us in wishing him a warm welcome!
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Left: Israel, 1951
Right: Israel, 2019
Today, like every other day, IDF soldiers are proud to live in a democracy.
#israelelections2019
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2 years ago today, an IDF humanitarian delegation of 71 soldiers and officers flew to #Mexico after it was struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
Saving lives should know no borders.
🇮🇱🇲🇽
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🛫 The Israeli Air Force flew the British skies alongside the @RoyalAirForce 🇬🇧 as part of “Cobra Warrior”, a historic exercise together with 🇩🇪 & 🇮🇹.
Together, we are strong. Together, we soar.
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The iconic "Lunch Atop A Skyscraper" photo recreated 87 years later.
#OnThisDay
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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.
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F•R•I•E•N•D•S
Our soldiers couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate #Friends25 than celebrating...with friends 💙
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Watch these IDF soldiers sign Israel's national anthem "Hatikva" in this moving clip. 🇮🇱 #IDSL2019
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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! ✈️
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Happy New Year, Jews!
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Have a happy & sweet new year! 🍎🍯
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Shana Tova and Happy New Year from our soldiers!
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There’s no one meaner than the mean girls of the Middle East...
#DontSitWithThem #MeanGirlsDay
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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👏🏻
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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 ❤
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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.
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On Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, may we all be sealed in the Book of Life.
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Happy Sukkot from the soldiers of the IDF! 🌿🍋⛺
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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…
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“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.
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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!
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A short while ago, during routine security activity, an IDF drone fell adjacent to Israel's border with Lebanon, within Lebanese territory.
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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.
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#TBT: Soldiers proudly recreating 4 powerful then-and-now photos from their parents' military service.
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Happy #Diwali to all those celebrating around the world!
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