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A Palestinian terrorist from Ya’bad murdered 5 people in the recent terror attack in Bnei Brak. In a counterterrorism operation in Ya'bad last night, IDF special forces apprehended 8 terrorist suspects, confiscated weapons and an explosive prepared for a future attack. 1/3
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"Our mission is simple—we need to stop terrorism and restore safety and a sense of security. We will do whatever it takes, whatever is necessary, for however long and wherever needed." —IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi 3/3
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Joseph’s Tomb is a heritage site sacred to Jews, Muslims and Christians.
Palestinian rioters vandalized and set fire to the tomb last night.
A religious site should never be a place for violence.
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During intelligence-based counterterrorism activity, our soldiers & security forces apprehended 20 terrorist suspects in Judea & Samaria overnight. 1 suspect was involved in vandalizing the religious site, Joseph’s Tomb, on Sunday.
We will continue to operate against terrorism.
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IDF soldiers & Israeli security forces continued intelligence-based counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria overnight and this morning.
An IDF soldier was lightly injured and 15 terrorist suspects were apprehended, including 3 Hamas operatives. 1/2
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Following the rise of terrorism in Israel, IDF & Israeli security forces continued counterterrorism activities overnight in Judea and Samaria.
Our forces apprehended 18 terrorist suspects & confiscated illegal weapons.
We will continue to protect Israel from any threat.
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In recent weeks, Palestinian and Arab Israeli terrorists carried out deadly attacks in Israeli cities.
These terrorists killed Israelis who were at a gas station, a bus stop, outside a market, in their cars and at a bar in Tel Aviv. All of them were murdered in cold blood. 🧵
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This is where our soldiers will be on Passover—defending us out in the field—so that Israelis celebrating at home will be safe.
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We wish all of our Christian soldiers and followers a happy and healthy Easter!
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Following the recent rise in terrorist activity, the IDF and Israeli security forces conducted joint counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria overnight. 11 terror suspects were apprehended.
Our soldiers will continue to defend Israelis from the threat of terrorism.
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🚨Sirens sounding in southern Israel🚨
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Terrorists in Gaza just fired a rocket into Israel.
The Iron Dome Aerial Defense System intercepted the rocket.
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OPERATIONAL UPDATE: In response to the launch from Gaza into Israel, we just targeted a Hamas weapons manufacturing site in Gaza.
The terrorist organization Hamas is responsible for all terror activity emanating from the Gaza Strip.
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🚨Sirens sounding in southern Israel🚨
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A rocket was just fired from Gaza into Israel.
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🚨 For the second time tonight, sirens are sounding in southern Israel. 🚨
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In response to the 1st rocket attack on Israel tonight, we struck an underground complex in Gaza used to produce rocket engines.
This will significantly impede rocket manufacturing capabilities in Gaza.
We hold Hamas responsible for all terrorist activities emanating from Gaza.
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In the last month, terrorist activity against Israel has been on the rise:
14 Israelis were murdered in terror attacks.
Palestinians chose to violently riot at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.
Terrorists in Gaza launched multiple rockets into Israel—including last night ⬇️
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In response to the rocket attack on Israel last night, we struck terror targets in Gaza, incl. an underground complex used to produce rocket engines, a Hamas launch compound & anti-aircraft missile storage facility.
We hold Hamas responsible for all terrorist activity in Gaza.
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We will not tolerate any form of terrorism.
We will continue to
protect Israelis from
attacks against them
& defend our borders.
2346
Two rockets were fired from Gaza toward Israel tonight. One of the rockets landed inside Israel, and one landed inside Gaza.
When terrorists fire rockets, they endanger the lives of civilians—both Israeli and Palestinian.
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Another rocket was just fired from Gaza toward Israel.
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A few facts:
👉Terrorists in Gaza fired a rocket aimed at Israel that landed INSIDE Gaza last night
👉It landed next to a globally-funded @UNRWA school
👉Rocket shrapnel injured a Palestinian
Terrorists in Gaza don’t care about the lives of Israelis—or Palestinians.
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A projectile was just launched from Lebanon into northern Israel. It landed in an open area.
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In response to the projectile launched from Lebanon into northern Israel earlier tonight, IDF Artillery forces are currently targeting the source of the launch in Lebanon.
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