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Following the 2nd rocket fired by terrorists from Gaza, our fighter jets struck a Hamas military post and a machine gun which was used to fire toward Israel.
We will not tolerate terrorist activities from Gaza.
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A report was received regarding an attempted stabbing attack at the Gush Etzion Junction, south of Bethlehem.
The assailant was neutralized at the scene. No injuries were reported.
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We cracked the code:
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Maj. S flies F-35Is.
This week, she led @IAFsite Commander MG Amikam Norkin in a three-aircraft formation training exercise.
They drilled strikes, aerial refueling & target interceptions.
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On Yom Kippur, the holiest holiday in the Jewish calendar, our soldiers wish you all a meaningful and reflective day.
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Last night, our troops thwarted a weapons smuggling attempt in the Jordan Valley area. Troops at the scene confiscated 23 weapons, which were then transferred to the @israelpolice.
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Shabbat Shalom from the soldiers who keep Israel’s skies safe!
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In a joint operation with the ISA, @israelpolice and the IDF, the remaining 2 terrorists who escaped from “Gilbo’a Prison” were captured.
Both terrorists surrendered after being surrounded by security forces that acted precisely based on accurate intelligence.
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You are looking at the faces of terrorists responsible for numerous attacks against Israeli civilians.
We worked with the ISA and @israelpolice to catch them after they escaped from Gilbo’a Prison in order to keep Israel safe.
These are the terrorists and what they did:
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On the holiday of Sukkot, Jewish IDF soldiers hold and wave an etrog—a special citrus fruit—and a lulav—palm, myrtle and willow branches symbolically bundled together—in a ceremony that is thousands of years old.
We wish you a happy Sukkot!
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Here's everything you should know about the elite Israeli Air Force Pilots Course:
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📍Israel, 1973
Watch how IDF soldiers carried out the tradition of celebrating Sukkot even during the Yom Kippur War:
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Last night, based on accurate intelligence, IDF, ISA & “Yamam” forces operated in Judea & Samaria to stop Hamas terrorists from carrying out attacks against Israeli civilians.
During the operation, two IDF soldiers were seriously injured.
We will continue to keep Israel safe.
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“Every week [the IDF] arrests dozens of terrorists and operatives in activities that combine initiative, intelligence and advanced technology. [Last night], as per usual, impressive operational capabilities were demonstrated by ground forces and IDF troops.”
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Welcome to the team!
Three new "Adir" (F-35I) fighter jets touched down at Nevatim Airbase today to join the IAF's "Lions of the South" Squadron. The new aircraft will strengthen the fifth-generation fighter division and contribute to the mission of defending Israel’s skies.
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Jewish soldiers are celebrating the joyous holiday of Simchat Torah today. This day marks the beginning of the annual cycle of weekly Torah readings and emphasizes the importance of keeping the Jewish tradition alive.
Happy Simchat Torah from the IDF!
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In a joint operation, our troops, Israeli Border Police & the ISA apprehended wanted suspects and seized illegal weapons in the village Burqin overnight as part of activities against Hamas' military infrastructure in Judea and Samaria.
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On guard onboard.
This #WorldMaritimeDay, we salute our naval forces for keeping Israel's waters safe and maintaining stability in the region.
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For those who are fighting, for those who have passed, and for those who have survived, the IDF HQ is lit up pink this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth.
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The IDF stands with those affected by breast cancer this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth.
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@Twitter @Facebook @instagram @WhatsApp if you need any help, IDF tech support is active and always ready to lend a hand!
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Everyone coming back to Facebook and Instagram like:
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IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi:
“The IDF and the intelligence community know a fair amount about what is happening in Iran and are working against Iranian entrenchment throughout the Middle East. Operations to counter threatening Iranian capabilities…
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Cleared for landing.
Blue Flag, the largest & most advanced exercise yet to be hosted by the IAF, will begin in 2 weeks. Participating aircraft have touched down in Israel.
🇮🇱+🇩🇪+🇺🇸+🇬🇧+🇬🇷+🇫🇷+🇮🇳+🇮🇹 will drill operational scenarios & work to strengthen alliances.
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The goal: deconfliction along the Blue Line.
Today, the IDF, @UNIFIL_ and the Lebanese Army held a meeting at the UNIFIL post in northern Israel. Head of the IDF's International Cooperation Division, BG Effie Defrin, met with UNIFIL commander and Lebanese military officials.
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