1976
Not 1.
Not 2.
Not 3.
4,000 rockets were fired from Gaza toward Israel in the last 10 days.
We will continue to defend Israel.
1977
May 18: Israel opens the Erez Crossing to give humanitarian aid. Terrorists fire mortar shells at the crossing.
May 19: Israel opens the Kerem Shalom Crossing to give humanitarian aid. Terrorists fire mortar shells, again.
Hamas is depriving Gazans of vital humanitarian aid.
1978
Look closely: This photo was taken right after Hamas launched a barrage of rockets at Israel from a residential area in Gaza. Look what's near the launch site: schools, a UN building, a health center, mosques, and dozens of apartment buildings.
Hamas puts everyone in danger.
1979
In the last 24 hours, our aircraft struck Hamas aerial defense compounds & a large number of Hamas multi-barrel rocket launchers aimed at Israel.
We will continue to operate to ensure the safety of Israeli civilians.
1980
Hamas could be investing in Gazan civilians.
Instead, Gazans are paying the price:
(1/4)
1984
What you're seeing:
Yet another rocket launched by terrorists that misfired & fell back into Gaza tonight.
Why it matters:
The people of Gaza are endangered every time it happens.
1985
Hamas has spent the last decade building the 'Metro' terror tunnel network.
In just 5 days, we neutralized it:
1986
🚨After over 8 hours of quiet, sirens are sounding in southern Israel once again.
1987
An IDF fighter jet just struck a Hamas multi-barrel rocket launcher in Gaza which was armed with 5 rockets ready to target Israeli civilians.
We will continue to defend Israelis from Hamas terrorism.
1988
A short while ago, an anti-tank missile was fired from northern Gaza toward an empty bus in Israel. An IDF soldier who was near the bus was lightly injured by shrapnel.
1989
Over the last 11 days, Hamas has fired hundreds of rockets from Gaza at Israel's largest metropolitan area, Tel Aviv.
We struck 2 underground rocket launchers used to fire those rockets.
We hold Hamas accountable for acts of terror against Israeli civilians.
1990
Jews.
Muslims.
Christians.
Druze.
Over the last 11 days, Hamas has fired rockets indiscriminately at all Israeli citizens.
In response, we have been precisely targeting the source of terrorism in Gaza—and we will continue to do so.
1991
🚨ROCKET ATTACK: Sirens sounding in the city of Beersheba🚨
1992
In response to the continuing rocket fire from Gaza into Israel, we just struck 2 Hamas terror tunnels under construction and a military tunnel entrance located inside a building in Gaza.
1993
Ashkelon is just 8 miles from Gaza.
When rockets are fired from Gaza, Ashkelon's residents have only 30 seconds to run for shelter.
In the last 11 days, air raid sirens have sounded 389 times there.
That's 389 times too many.
We will defend our civilians.
1994
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1995
It's not easy fighting a terrorist organization that embeds its military infrastructure in civilian areas.
We use the latest military technology to precisely strike Hamas targets, while minimizing damage to the surrounding areas.
Take a look:
1996
OPERATIONAL UPDATE:
Since this morning, 300 rockets have been fired at Israel from Gaza.
In response, we struck ~30 rocket launching posts & a number of terrorists launching rockets into Israel.
We will continue to defend Israel.
1997
🚨RIGHT NOW: Sirens sounding in southern Israel🚨
1998
More rockets are being fired at southern Israel from Gaza.
An important reminder:
4,340+ rockets have been fired at Israel since last Monday by terrorists in Gaza.
1999
Day and night, Iron Dome Aerial Defense System operators work hard to keep the State of Israel safe.
They want to wish you Shabbat Shalom!
2000
The IDF has successfully completed Operation Guardian of the Walls. This is what the 12-day-long operation looked like in numbers:
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