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A disguise ready for the Jewish holiday of Purim—and a day in the field defending Israel.
We wish everyone a Happy Purim 🎭
2302
#OTD in 1992, the Iran-backed Lebanese terrorist organization, Hezbollah, bombed the Israeli Embassy in Argentina.
29 people were killed.
Hezbollah showed that there is no limit to its terrorist activities.
30 years on, it still operates around the world—and threatens us all.
2303
What has Nasrallah done to deserve this award from Iranian state media?
✅ Invested millions in weapons, even as Lebanese civilians go hungry
✅ Fired rockets into Israel
✅ Overseen Hezbollah attacks on @UNIFIL_ peacekeepers
This all meets the criteria of the Iranian regime. twitter.com/TehranTimes79/…
2304
"To all people with disabilities—don't be afraid to volunteer for the army and go through a meaningful experience."
Meet Tal, a soldier with Down Syndrome who proudly serves Israel in the IDF Central Command.
On #WorldDownSyndromeDay, we salute you, Tal!
2305
We welcomed the “Elevated Sensor” advance warning and detection system, defending from aerial threats.
A product of 🇮🇱-🇺🇸 collaboration, the aerostat system will cruise over Israel and provide exceptional multi-directional detection capabilities against advanced threats.
2306
🇮🇱🇺🇸🇨🇾🇫🇷🇬🇷
The annual “Noble Dina” international naval exercise in the Mediterranean west of Cyprus just came to an end.
We joined our allies to simulate combating naval and aerial threats & strengthen our operational cooperation.
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After over 37 years of flying in the Israeli Air Force, outgoing IAF Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin conducted his final flight with the 133rd Squadron today.
F-15 fighter jets and @USAFCENT aircraft joined the formation to honor Maj. Gen. Norkin for this special flight.
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Italy 🇮🇹
Israel 🇮🇱
Cyprus 🇨🇾
Greece 🇬🇷
Canada 🇨🇦
Slovenia 🇸🇮
& the U.S. 🇺🇸
will be training together in the “Iniohos” International Air Force Exercise in Greece.
The goal: to strengthen the cooperation, coordination & communication between our air forces.
2309
IDF F-15 fighter jets escorted an American B-52 bomber through Israeli skies on its way to the Gulf today.
Our close cooperation with the @usairforce is a pillar in strengthening the defense of Israel's airspace and promoting stability in the Middle East.
2310
In March 2002, Israel faced one of the worst waves of terrorism in its history.
20 years later, the fight against terror continues.
This was the reality of the Second Intifada:
2311
In an IDF situational assessment, it was decided to deploy additional troops to the area of Judea and Samaria.
2312
Last night, 5 Israelis were killed in a terrorist attack in Bnei Brak.
Following the attack, IDF soldiers and Israeli security forces apprehended 5 individuals suspected of being involved in the killings.
We will continue our counterterrorism activities.
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IDF soldiers & Israel Border Police conducted counterterrorism activities in Jenin to apprehend terrorist suspects this morning.
Palestinian gunmen opened fire at the soldiers, who responded with fire. 1 IDF soldier was injured & evacuated to a hospital for medical attention.
2314
STABBING ATTACK: A Palestinian terrorist stabbed an Israeli civilian on a bus at the Neve Daniel junction. Another civilian on the bus operated to thwart the attack and neutralized the terrorist.
2315
Following the recent deadly terrorist attacks in Israel, IDF soldiers apprehended a total of 31 terrorist suspects overnight, including a suspected ISIS operative.
We will continue our counterterrorism activities in order to protect Israeli civilians.
2316
"The terrorist took advantage of an agricultural crossing which improves the well-being of the Palestinians and their economy to carry out a murderous terrorist attack." — IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi 1/2
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Jews.
Druze.
Christian Arabs.
Terrorism doesn't discriminate against any identity.
We will continue operating against the threat of terror to protect all of our civilians.
2318
A terrorist cell in Shuweika was successfully thwarted by the IDF and ISA.
The final suspect, who was found with a weapon, was apprehended before attempting to carry out another terrorist attack.
We will continue our counterterrorism efforts.
2319
As the holy month of #Ramadan begins, we wish all those celebrating in Israel and around the world a blessed and safe holiday.
2320
Air forces from 🇮🇱🇮🇹🇨🇾🇬🇷🇨🇦🇸🇮🇺🇸 flew wing-to-wing in the “Iniohos” International Air Force Exercise in Greece, simulating:
✅air-to-air combat scenarios
✅advanced surface-to-air missile threats
✅combat maneuvers in enemy territory
The mission: strengthen strategic cooperation.
2321
This is Captain T.
She is an IDF Intelligence Officer who has led efforts to apprehend suspects involved in recent terrorist attacks in Israel.
"It's a honor for me to protect the people of Israel."—Captain T.
2322
IDF soldiers & Israel Police forces thwarted a weapons smuggling attempt next to the border fence with Jordan overnight.
We identified 2 armed suspects, apprehended a suspect & confiscated 30 weapons. The suspect & weapons were transferred to the Israel Police.
2323
It's hard not to smile after finishing four months of combat training.
Mazal tov to these Border Protection Corps soldiers who received their camouflage berets!
2324
Last night, a Palestinian terrorist opened fire at a bar full of innocent people in the heart of Tel Aviv:
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Armed Palestinian assailants are currently firing at IDF and Border Police troops conducting counterterrorism activities in the city of Jenin. In response, our soldiers are firing toward the armed assailants.
This M-16 rifle used by one of the assailants has been confiscated:
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