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Earlier today, a terrorist squad launched arson balloons from the northern Gaza Strip into Israel. In response, an IDF aircraft fired towards the squad
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Last night, an IDF aircraft fired towards several armed terror operatives in the southern Syrian Golan Heights. Following searches this morning, explosive belts and an AK-47 assault rifle were found in the area
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Following reports regarding additional sirens sounding in southern Israel, 13 launches were identified from the Gaza Strip towards Israeli territory. The IDF's Iron Dome aerial defense system intercepted four launches
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Following reports regarding sirens that sounded in southern Israel, five launches were identified from the Gaza Strip towards Israeli territory
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Sirens sounded in Sha’ar Hanegev and Sdot Negev regional councils. More details to follow.
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That feeling when Shabbat begins 🕯️🌅
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IDF Chief of General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi virtually met with United Kingdom Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Sir Nick Carter yesterday and signed a joint agreement to formalize and enhance our defense relationship, and support the growing Israel-UK partnership.
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🚨INITIAL REPORT: Sirens sounded in the Eshkol Regional Council. Details to follow.
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Following reports regarding sirens in the Hof Ashkelon, Sha'ar HaNegev and Eshkol Regional Councils, nine launches were identified from the Gaza Strip at Israeli territory. The IDF's Iron Dome Aerial Defense System intercepted one launch
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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.
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How are you celebrating #Nowruz? Let us know in the comments below 👇
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3 shooting attacks in the last 2 days alone.
This time, armed assailants targeted our soldiers near the town of Beita.
Our troops responded with live fire and are now conducting searches in the area.
We will continue operating to fight violent terrorism.
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🚨More sirens are now sounding in cities across central Israel 🚨
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Another rocket was just fired from Gaza toward Israel. It exploded near the security fence.
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The Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot, met with the Chairman of @thejointstaff, @GenDunford in the USA.
The two commanders reaffirmed the IDF and the US Armed Forces' strong relationship and commitment to security. 🇺🇸🇮🇱
@DeptofDefense
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The strike was conducted after IDF troops warned residents of the building in advance. The IDF will operate against any point from which Hamas operates or trains terrorists. This strike is one of many examples of the IDF’s intelligence and operational capabilities
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Moments ago, a shooting attack was attempted towards an Israeli vehicle next to Kibbutz Migdal Oz, southwest of Bethlehem. No injuries were reported and no damage was caused. IDF troops are searching the area
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A pregnant woman was critically wounded in last night's shooting attack in Ofra, north of Jerusalem. Doctors were forced to enduce labor & deliver her baby. 6 others were also injured.
IDF & security forces are searching for the terrorists & will ensure the security of Israelis.
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Our troops apprehended a suspect who intentionally crossed the Blue Line from Lebanon into Israeli territory on Mount Dov. The suspect was transferred to security forces for further questioning.
The IDF will not tolerate any attempt to violate Israeli sovereignty.
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📸 Pictured:
Commanding Officer of the "Shomron" Regional Brigade Col. Roy Zweig carrying out a situational assessment at the scene of today’s drive-by shooting attack at Tapuah Junction.
Our troops continue to search for the suspects.
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"The Middle East is a complex region with frequent security challenges to the entire defense system. The US is our greatest ally in tackling these challenges.”
—MG Hidai Zilberman, Israel’s new Defense Attaché to Washington, DC.
Mazal tov to him and outgoing MG Yehuda Fox!
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"The IDF is the people's army, an army that accepts people from all parts of the nation and respects every person regardless of their religion or ethnicity, background, gender or sexual orientation."
–LTG Aviv Kohavi to new IDF combat officers at their graduation ceremony today
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Chairman of @thejointstaff Gen. Mark A. Milley toured the Ground Forces’ Multi-Domain Strike Unit, an elite & innovative combat unit which promotes our offensive capacities, during his 2-day trip to Israel.
We thank the US for its commitment to our strategic partnership.
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“We will respond both overtly and covertly to any violation of Israeli sovereignty from Lebanon, whoever it may be.”
—IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi today during his visit to the Northern Command
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