CLEARED FOR RELEASE: Our Navy's maritime intelligence located a suspect attempting to infiltrate Israel by swimming from Gaza last month. Upon locating him, troops from the Navy's security unit pursued & apprehended him. Land, air, or sea, we continue to fight against terror.
After a virtual meeting with the @HQUSAFEAFAF, the Israeli Air Force & the @usairforce signed a document defining the interoperability between the US THAAD missile & the Israeli Iron Dome in case of an emergency in Israel. The 🇺🇸🇮🇱 partnership is stronger than ever.
Where is Lebanon’s money?
We wish those celebrating Eid al-Adha in the IDF & all over the world an Eid Mubarak! ☪️ عيد أضحى مبارك!
🚨Sirens sounding in southern Israel. More details to follow.🚨
A rocket was just fired from #Gaza at #Israel. The rocket was intercepted by the Iron Dome Aerial Defense System.
Families in southern Israel went to see a movie at a drive-in theater this evening. Halfway through, terrorists from Gaza fired a rocket at Israel, forcing the kids to run to bomb shelters. Terror is not a movie for these kids, it’s a traumatic reality. (Video: Yaniv Kalif)
We just thwarted an attempt by 4 terrorists to place explosives near the security fence between #Israel and #Syria. Our troops & aircraft fired toward the squad & a hit was identified. We are ready for any scenario & hold the Syrian regime responsible for all events in Syria.
In response to the rocket that was fired at #Israel from #Gaza earlier this evening, our fighter jets & aircraft just struck subterranean Hamas terror facilities in Gaza. We hold Hamas responsible for all activity emanating from Gaza.
This is the moment when four terrorists attempted to plant explosives near the security fence between #Israel and #Syria last night... ...and the moment we stopped them. We will continue to defend Israel's borders from all enemy threats.
Weapons & a bag containing explosives were found just meters from the Israeli security fence between #Israel and #Syria. Last night, 4 terrorists attempted to plant & use them. We stopped them before they could. We won’t allow any harm to Israel or our sovereignty.
Israeli Air Force & @usairforce F-35 fighter jets completed the "Enduring Lightning 2" exercise over Israel yesterday. Following #COVID19 protocols, we trained to maintain aerial superiority & readiness in the region together. The 🇮🇱🇺🇸 alliance is closer & stronger than ever.
In response to an attempted IED attack near the security fence between Syria & Israel last night, we just struck SAF targets in Syria including: 🎯 observation posts 🎯 intel collection systems 🎯 anti-aircraft artillery 🎯 command & control systems We hold Syria responsible.
Under the guidance of the @Israel_MOD and @IsraelMFA, Israel has offered to send humanitarian & medical assistance to Lebanon via security and international channels. This is the time to transcend conflict.
The new IDF Coronavirus Task Force is taking the lead in Israel's effort to stop the spread of #COVID19. Here's how:
Terrorists in Gaza launched explosive balloons into Israel throughout the day. In response, our aircraft just struck Hamas underground terror infrastructure in Gaza. We won't let Hamas terrorize Israeli civilians.
Following reports of air-raid sirens sounding in northern Israel this morning, no incoming fire toward Israel was identified. It appears to have been a false suspicion of an infiltrating UAV.
Last night, IDF troops identified, monitored, & downed a drone which infiltrated into northern Israel along the Blue Line. We are searching the area. The IDF continues to maintain a high level of readiness to defend Israel's northern border from any threat.
For the first time in history, Israeli fighter jets will fly over the Dachau concentration camp & the Munich airport where 9 Israeli Olympians were killed in 1972. Ahead of the flyover, IAF Commander MG Norkin met with the families of the victims of the Munich attack today.
Terrorists in #Gaza launched explosive balloons into #Israel throughout the day. In response, our aircraft just struck a Hamas observation post in Gaza.
These balloons look pretty innocent... but attached to them are dangerous explosives that catch fire on impact. Today, terrorists in Gaza launched dozens of these explosive balloons, causing fires across southern Israel. This is terror—and it must be stopped.
In response to a series of explosive balloons launched from Gaza into Israel over the last week, our forces struck Hamas terror targets in Gaza overnight. We will continue to operate against any attempt to harm Israeli civilians.
Explosive balloons continued to be launched from Gaza into Israel today, causing fires on land across southern Israel. In response, we just struck Hamas targets in Gaza, including a military compound, underground infrastructure & observation posts. We hold Hamas responsible.
In response to a series of explosive balloons launched from Gaza into Israel over the last week, we just struck a Hamas aerial defense post, underground infrastructure, & observation posts in Gaza. Hamas will bear the consequences for terror activity against Israeli civilians.
Our soldiers wish a very happy #IndiaIndependenceDay to all of our friends in India! स्वतंत्रता दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।