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A short while ago, a Palestinian vehicle broke through a military checkpoint and attempted to run over IDF soldiers southwest of Hebron. An IDF soldier at the scene operated to stop the vehicle according to standard procedures by firing toward it.
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We asked our soldiers what they’re thankful for. You’ll be grateful you listened to their answers. #HappyThanksgiving 🍁🦃
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These are the people that we are protecting:
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Shana Tova and Happy New Year from our soldiers!
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🚨 As non-stop barrages of rockets continue to be fired toward southern Israel, an apartment building in Ashkelon was hit. 6 civilians were injured.
Waking up to terror should NOT be a daily reality.
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An assailant armed with an IED, an improvised "Carlo" submachine gun, & a knife arrived in Hebron, and attempted a combined attack on IDF soldiers.
Our soldiers spotted the assailant, responded with fire & neutralized him.
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Hamas is stealing from Gazans. Why isn’t anyone talking about this? #FreeGazaFromHamas
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Tonight marks the beginning of Israel's National Memorial Day.
Together, we remember
the fallen,
the courageous,
and the brave.
The IDF soldiers that fell while defending their homeland.
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1 rocket every 7 minutes.
That's how often Islamic Jihad has been firing rockets into Israel since yesterday morning.
Israel’s Iron Dome intercepted over 90% of the rockets before they could reach Israeli homes.
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An armed terrorist from Gaza just approached the border fence with Israel & opened fired at IDF troops, who responded with fire towards him. Our tanks also fired at a Hamas target in Gaza.
This is the 2nd morning we caught armed terrorists on Israel’s border fence with Gaza.
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On Hanukkah, the festival of miracles, Israel's modern miracle—the Iron Dome—just intercepted a rocket mid-air after it was fired from #Gaza at Israeli civilians.
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The IDF just completed the MOST EXTENSIVE exercise in the past two years, where Israel’s Ground Forces, Air Force, & Navy ALL participated in a large-scale military maneuver, training for potential combat & practicing urban warfare.
This is readiness.
This is the IDF.
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If Hamas raises generations of children to be violent, how will we ever achieve peace?
Hamas encourages women and children to participate in violent riots along Gaza’s border with Israel.
These children should be taught to value peace, not hatred.
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Following the reports of the tragic events in Jabaliya, the IDF concluded an in-depth debrief. Based on all the IDF systems data, it appears that this event is the outcome of an Islamic Jihad rocket misfire. We did not conduct any activities in Jabaliya at the time of the event.
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For 5 years, the IDF provided medical services to over 7,000 injured Syrians. We helped because it’s the right thing to do. We called it Operation Good Neighbor.
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2 rockets were just launched from Gaza at towns & cities in southern Israel. Thankfully, the Iron Dome Aerial Defense System intercepted both rockets.
These are the Iron Dome soldiers who are protecting Israeli skies & saving lives 👇
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We thwarted a Hamas attempt to smuggle missile-manufacturing materials into Gaza.
This video shows more than just a boat being stopped...
It shows Israeli lives being saved.
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A rocket was just fired from Gaza into Israel.
The Iron Dome Aerial Defense System intercepted the rocket.
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🚨 BREAKING: Air-raid sirens sounded in central Israel. Details to follow.
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The silver lining to all our hard work?
Knowing that we keep Israel safe.
Shabbat Shalom.
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Men, women, and children are running into bomb shelters as more rockets are launched from #Gaza into Israel.
Our tanks continue to strike Hamas targets in Gaza.
We will defend Israel.
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The IDF rescue mission in #Türkiye continues as a 65-year-old man is extracted from underneath the rubble and carried to safety.
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