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IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi visited the site of yesterday’s terrorist attack in Judea and Samaria, where he conducted a situational assessment.
Our troops continue to pursue the terrorists involved in the attack and promote security and quiet in the area.
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For the past week, the IDF Joint Cyber Defense Division (JCDD) and @US_CYBERCOM trained for a variety of cyber defense challenges in the U.S.
This event demonstrates the strategic partnership between the two militaries, which allows both to achieve cyber network superiority.
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OPERATIONAL UPDATE: The 4 suspects, and the weapon used to carry out the horrific attack last week, were caught overnight. In this shooting attack, 2 civilians were injured and one killed.
We will continue operating to maintain security in the region.
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IDF officials briefed UN ambassadors on terrorist threats facing Israeli civilians.
But these threats go far beyond Israel—that's why we must take action together.
This means designating Hezbollah & Hamas as terrorist orgs, sanctioning their operatives & enforcing UNSCR 1701.
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A car-ramming attempt was reported adjacent to Mevo Dotan in Judea and Samaria.
The assailant was neutralized at the scene. No IDF injuries were reported.
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Join us in saluting the 39 men & women who just graduated from the IDF Pilots Course as they begin defending Israel's skies!
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LTC Ihab Shlian is the highest-ranking Armenian Christian in the IDF.
He is one of 100s of Christians who serve alongside Jews, Druze & Muslims.
We all stand together in defense of Israel.
We wish him and everyone celebrating a Merry Christmas.
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An attempted shooting attack just took place on a military post adjacent to Nablus in Judea and Samaria. No injuries were reported.
Following an extensive search, dozens of bullet casings were found in the area. IDF troops are continuing to search the area.
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3 women. 3 faiths. 1 uniform.
A Muslim, a Jew, and a Christian—all serving together in the IDF.
This is the real story of Israel.
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A shooting attack just occurred from northern Gaza, injuring an Israeli civilian. More details to follow.
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In response to the incident that injured an Israeli civilian, IDF tanks just struck Hamas military posts in northern Gaza.
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Our stats in 2021:
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This morning, a Palestinian terrorist armed with this knife got out of a vehicle & ran toward a bus stop where civilians & IDF soldiers were standing in Judea and Samaria. Our forces at the scene neutralized the attacker.
We are currently pursuing the vehicle & other suspects.
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Time to rewind: here’s 2021 in 60 seconds.
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This morning, 2 rockets were fired from Gaza toward Israel.
According to protocol, no sirens were sounded and no interception took place as the rockets landed in the sea off the coast of central Israel.
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As fireworks lit up the skies to celebrate #NewYear2022 around the world, a different type of fire came from Gaza—terrorist rocket-fire toward Israel.
In response, we just struck Hamas sites in Gaza, incl. a rocket manufacturing site & military posts used for terrorist activity.
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We’ve only got one New Year’s resolution: keep on defending the people of Israel.
2022—we’re ready for you.
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2 IDF officers were killed and 1 moderately injured when an IAF maritime helicopter crashed into the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Haifa during a training flight last night.
We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the two pilots who lost their lives.
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LTC Erez Sachyani, Dep. Commander of Ezer Weizman Ramat David Airbase, age 38, married & father of 3.
Maj. Chen Fogel, helicopter pilot in the 193rd Squadron, age 27.
They are the 2 pilots killed in the helicopter crash near Haifa last night.
May their memories be a blessing.
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We downed a Hezbollah drone that crossed from Lebanon into Israel today. The drone was monitored by our soldiers throughout the incident.
The IDF will continue to operate against any attempt by terrorists to violate Israeli sovereignty.
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Maj. Ossi lost her mother to breast cancer just 2 days after she graduated from Officers Course in 2014.
Now a senior commander in the Course, Maj. Ossi organized an event for soldiers to donate their hair to cancer patients in her mother's memory.
Ossi, you’re an inspiration!
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A flag is more than just cloth and ink.
A flag is the symbol of what we stand for: our values, our history, and our people.
It reminds us of our mission.
So we'll keep on flying the flag—today and every day.
Shabbat Shalom 🇮🇱
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For the 3rd time in 6 months, we welcomed the Commander of the US Naval Forces Central Command to Israel.
VADM Brad Cooper met with IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi to discuss our joint military activities & mutual security achievements from our cooperation.
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A terrorist rammed his car toward a number of IDF troops & hit a soldier near the community of Halamish earlier this evening.
The soldier has been evacuated by helicopter to a hospital for treatment.
The terrorist injured himself in the attack and was apprehended at the scene.
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Meet Maj. (Res.) Yehoshua Yehezkeli.
He is a father of 4, grandfather of 16, and one of our longest-serving reservists.
Yehoshua has now spent 50 years defending the people of Israel.
We think that deserves a like.
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