1951
🚨Sirens sounding in southern Israel🚨
1952
1953
In response to the attempted attack, IDF helicopters targeted two Hamas military posts in Gaza. Hamas will bear the consequences of its actions.
1954
During the riots along the security fence in the Gaza Strip yesterday, IDF soldiers faced a large, violent crowd of Gazans who went on the attack for hours on end, hurling bombs and grenades. We responded with riot dispersal means and standard operating procedures.
1955
Since this morning, there has been an increase in the internal fighting in Syria and the Syrian Air Force's activity. The IDF is in high alert and will continue to operate against the violation of the 1974 Separation of Forces Agreement.
1956
Olympic IDF
athletes soldiers
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Champions
1957
Get to know the IDF's 7 most advanced technologies that provide us with an edge on the battlefield and assist us in our mission to save civilian lives:
1958
To share the truth about Israel and the Israel Defense Forces, publicly and proudly #WhyIJoinedTwitter
1959
1960
🚨INITIAL REPORT: Sirens sounded in the Eshkol Regional Council. Details to follow.
1961
BREAKING: Reported shooting attack near the Ofra Junction, north of Jerusalem. Details to follow.
1962
A Palestinian assailant armed with a knife charged toward IDF soldiers near the entrance to the city of Nablus this morning.
The assailant attempted to stab the soldiers, who responded with live fire and neutralized him.
1963
An IDF officer was killed last night during an exchange of fire with Palestinian terrorists adjacent to the Gilboa Crossing.
The officer’s family has been informed.
The IDF expresses its condolences to the family and will continue to support them.
1964
For the first time ever, Israel joined the world's largest naval exercise.
This is ‘IMX’:
1965
Green Without Borders.
Sound like a harmless environmental group, right?
Well, it's actually a cover for the Hezbollah terrorist army in Lebanon to establish command posts and gather intelligence.
Here's a few snaps we took of Hezbollah operatives posing as civilian activists.
1966
A rocket launch from Gaza into Israel was identified and intercepted by the IDF’s Iron Dome Aerial Defense System.
1967
Initial report: Sirens sounded in Netivot
1968
No matter when or where, the spirit of Shabbat envelops us with tranquility.
Shabbat Shalom from the soldiers of the IDF!
1969
IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi just concluded a conversation with his British counterpart, Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Sir Nick Carter. The two discussed recent events in the region and common challenges faced by both countries.
1970
In accordance with a recently conducted situational assessment, we have decided to reinforce the Northern Command with select infantry forces.
1971
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The Head of the IDF Strategic Planning and Cooperation Directorate MG Tal Kelman participated in a trilateral summit with his Greek & Cypriot counterparts in Athens.
The alliance between our militaries is a strategic asset, & we are committed to deepening our ties.
1972
Using knives at a “protest” is like using sandpaper as toilet paper…
You just don’t.
#StopHamas
1973
IDF officials briefed UN ambassadors on terrorist threats facing Israeli civilians.
But these threats go far beyond Israel—that's why we must take action together.
This means designating Hezbollah & Hamas as terrorist orgs, sanctioning their operatives & enforcing UNSCR 1701.
1974
WARNING: ROCKET SIRENS
The Gulf War shifted the way in which the world viewed war. For the first time in history, Israel faced the threat of chemical weapons and missile attacks in major cities.
Watch as @LTCJonathan explains how the Gulf War impacted Israel:
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