1701
For civilians in Israel, air-raid sirens mean that terrorists have fired a deadly rocket toward them.
Over 100,000 people in the city of Ashkelon heard this siren tonight. They had just 30 seconds to run for safety.
We will defend them.
1702
@Independent This headline is incorrect. Yesterday, Palestinian weapons caused the tragic death of a mother in Gaza and her baby. Hamas blamed Israel. Don't amplify the lie. Our assessment indicates that the incident had nothing to do with IDF strikes.
1703
Argentina is thousands of miles away from the Middle East.
But on this day in 1994, Hezbollah terrorists from the other side of the world carried out their main mission: to murder Jews.
28 years later, the threat of Hezbollah remains—and it knows no borders.
1704
Every day, our soldiers raise the Israeli flag high and are proud to defend everything it stands for.
1705
Over the last few weeks, terrorists in Gaza have launched hundreds of explosive balloons into Israel.
In response, our aircraft just targeted Hamas underground infrastructure in Gaza.
We will act against any terror activity aimed at Israeli civilians.
1706
Here's some important context to what’s been going on in Jenin:
1707
Everyone coming back to Facebook and Instagram like:
1708
Hoping our allies in #India have a happy #ArmyDay!
We look forward to strengthening our ties with @adgpi and the Indian people in the coming year. 🇮🇳
सेना दिवस की शुभकामनाएँ
@narendramodi
@DefenceMinIndia
@rashtrapatibhvn
@rajnathsingh
1709
As the holy month of #Ramadan begins, we wish all those celebrating in Israel and around the world a blessed and safe holiday.
1710
Our troops downed a Hezbollah drone that crossed from Lebanon into Israel today. In addition, we located another Hezbollah drone that we downed a few weeks ago. 🎯
We will continue to operate in order to prevent any attempt to violate Israeli sovereignty.
1711
עֲבָדִים הָיִינוּ לְפַרְעֹה בְּמִצְרָיִם
"We were slaves to Pharaoh
in the land of Egypt"
But 3000+ years later,
as we tell the Passover story of
our deliverance from Egypt, we mark
42 years of peace with Egypt.
Against all odds,
we stand strong,
defending our promised land.
1712
Hezbollah is much more than a “political party and militant group”.
Since its foundation in 1982, Hezbollah has become globally recognized as a terrorist organization by nations including:
🇺🇸🇬🇧🇸🇦🇳🇱🇩🇪🇦🇷🇵🇾🇯🇵🇮🇱🇨🇦🇨🇴🇧🇭🇱🇹
@Wikipedia, it's time for an update.
1713
🚨Sirens sounding throughout southern Israel. 🚨
1714
Israeli Air Force & @usairforce F-35 fighter jets completed the "Enduring Lightning 2" exercise over Israel yesterday.
Following #COVID19 protocols, we trained to maintain aerial superiority & readiness in the region together.
The 🇮🇱🇺🇸 alliance is closer & stronger than ever.
1715
Israeli civilian Esther Horgan, mother of 6, left her home to go for a run on Sunday and never returned. Today, IDF troops, @israelpolice & ISA apprehended & transferred a suspect involved in her murder for questioning.
We will continue to defend Israeli civilians from terror.
1716
We just targeted a Hamas military post in the northern Gaza Strip in response to the rocket fired from Gaza at Israeli civilians earlier tonight.
1717
As a result of the anti-tank missile fired from Gaza, an Israeli civilian in a nearby vehicle was lightly injured and evacuated to a hospital for further medical treatment.
1718
Which team made the best dish with only a box of army rations? @GordonRamsay, these soldiers want you to rate their dish! #RateMyDish #WorldFoodDay #WorldFoodDay2018
1719
2018 Judea & Samaria summary:
🧨 893 firebomb attacks
💥33 shooting attacks
🔪17 stabbing attacks
carried out by Palestinians, killing 16 Israelis.
2,156,089 NIS worth of terror funds seized by Israel, some intended to reward terrorists for #Pay4Slay
1720
A report was received regarding an attempted stabbing attack at the Gush Etzion Junction, south of Bethlehem.
The assailant was neutralized at the scene. No injuries were reported.
1721
...and check if the school was safe to open, but Hamas refused to let them in.
So, a school funded by intl. aid to give Gazan children a better future is instead being militarized by a terrorist group.
Again, the world must condemn Hamas for using children as human shields.(/2)
1722
🚨Air-raid sirens sounding in southern Israel🚨
1723
Overnight, during operational activity in Gaza, an exchange of fire broke out, killing IDF officer, Lt. Col. M. May his memory be a blessing.
1724
🚨Air-raid sirens sounding in southern Israel🚨
1725
🇮🇱 Desert Falcon 🇺🇸
The Israeli and @usairforce just concluded the 'Desert Falcon' joint exercise in Israel. Our aircrews flew wing-to-wing & trained for various aerial scenarios & strikes.
The exercise further strengthened our cooperation & readiness to face any threat.
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