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A bullet was fired from Gaza into southern Israel and hit an industrial building in the community of Netiv HaAsara earlier today. In response, IAF fighter jets are currently striking a Hamas military post in northern Gaza.
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The IDF has nearly finished building a security barrier on Israel’s northern frontier with Lebanon. Here’s why:
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An initial report regarding a shooting attack adjacent to the city of Nablus was received. There are 2 injured at the scene.
The assailant was neutralized by our troops.
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Moments ago, a rocket was fired from Gaza into Israel.
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FALCON STRIKE
🇮🇱 🇮🇹 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
For the first time, the @IAFsite ‘Adir’ squadron will be deployed in an international F-35 exercise in Italy, beginning today, with @ItalianAirForce, @USMC, @RoyalAirForce, & @usairforce.
Together with our allies, we soar higher every day.
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Israeli Air Force Commander MG Amikam Norkin was awarded the US Legion of Merit by the @usairforce for “exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services.”
The award is a great honor.
Working side by side our ally is an even greater one 🇺🇸 🇮🇱
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Shabbat shalom and happy Shavuot from the soldiers of the IDF!
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Hamas' Al Qassam Brigades’ Spokesman makes it clear: Iran funds Hamas' terrorism through donations of weapons
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Earlier today, munitions were fired from Syria toward Israel.
In response, our aircraft struck military targets in southern Syria belonging to the Syrian Armed Forces.
We hold the Syrian regime responsible & will respond to any violation of Israeli sovereignty.
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After an intense week of protecting Israel and its borders, the IDF wishes you a Shabbat Shalom!
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Some Israelis won't be going to sleep tonight because Islamic Jihad rockets destroyed their homes.
IDF soldiers won't be going to sleep tonight because we'll be doing all we can to defend them.
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"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!
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Earlier today, a Syrian anti-aircraft system fired at an IDF aircraft as it was carrying out a routine flight in Israel. The projectile landed in Syrian territory. In response, we targeted the Syrian launcher that was responsible for firing it.
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Hey @SkyNews, we don't mean to do your job, but we have some news you should have covered:
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Families in southern Israel went to see a movie at a drive-in theater this evening.
Halfway through, terrorists from Gaza fired a rocket at Israel, forcing the kids to run to bomb shelters.
Terror is not a movie for these kids, it’s a traumatic reality.
(Video: Yaniv Kalif)
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This family home in southern Israel was just hit by a rocket fired from Gaza.
So far: 10 rockets have been fired from Gaza at Israeli civilians. 8 of those rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome System.
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On Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning for the Jewish people, Jews around the world grieve the destruction of Jerusalem’s holy temples and a 2,000-year exile from the Land of Israel.
Today, IDF soldiers reflect and vow to protect their homeland.
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Today, Ethiopian Jews throughout Israel are celebrating Sigd, which commemorates their return to Jerusalem. Happy Sigd! 🎉
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Good afternoon @UNGeneva, @UN_HRC, @SantiagoACanton. We hope you had a nice weekend. If you had spent it here in Israel, it would have looked like this:
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Following the direct threats posed by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza, the IDF is currently striking in the Gaza Strip.
A special situation has been declared on the Israeli home front. Details to follow.
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Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus is reporting from a civilian home that was hit by a rocket earlier this morning
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Millions of Israelis live under the threat of enemy rocket attacks every day.
That’s where the Iron Dome comes in:
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As violent rioters AGAIN gather on Israel’s border & threaten Israeli civilians, @LTCJonathan outlines the basic facts of these violent riots. In these short videos he’ll explain the where, who, why, how & what of them. It’s time to dispel the lies and get to the truth.
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Approximately 10,000 Palestinians are rioting in five locations along the Gaza Strip security fence. Over the last few hours, terrorists launched dozens of kites and balloons with explosive devices attached to them over the fence. The objects exploded in the air
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