2001
This afternoon, thousands of Palestinians rioted along the security fence with Gaza, hurling several firebombs and IEDs. No injuries to IDF soldiers were reported. In addition, several suspects crossed into Israel and then immediately retreated to the Gaza Strip
2002
Time to get in tune with the weekend 🎶
Shabbat Shalom!
2003
What does your work day look like? 😎🤙🚁
Aircrew members Maj. H, Maj. (Res.) N, and Sgt. First Class O flew over southern Israel in the "Yanshuf" (Blackhawk) helicopter, which is used for search and rescue scenarios.
2004
She’s flying through the glass ceiling ✈️
Congratulations to Maj. Y., who just became the first woman squadron commander in the IAF’s Flight School.
Yesterday, Maj. Y. assumed command of the WSO (Weapons Systems Operator) Squadron.
2005
Becoming an IDF officer is the next step in many soldiers’ trajectory in the Israel Defense Forces.
These soldiers just finished the IDF Officer’s Course and received their honorary officer’s pin.
We salute you 🫡
2006
"The terrorist charged at me, I pushed him away. My parents stayed calm [when] I told them that there was an attack I was involved in, that they should not be afraid.״
––Cpl. L., a combat soldier in the Search and Rescue Brigade, who thwarted a stabbing attack today
2007
Breathtaking account of IDF Paratrooper’s first jump
2008
Initial report: A Patriot missile was launched towards a UAV that approached Israel from Syria. More details to follow.
2009
The hopes of the Jewish people guided them like a light through the darkest of times.
This Hanukkah, our soldiers are the light protecting their home, Israel.
2010
We thank the U.S. Defense Attaché to Israel, Brig. Gen. Corey J. Martin, for his 2 years of service. He has played a key role in ensuring that the U.S.-Israel defense partnership remains strong & steadfast.
We look forward to working with incoming Brig. Gen. Charles E. Brown 🇮🇱🇺🇸
2011
A ballistic examination of the bullet that led to the death of Shireen Abu Akleh has been concluded.
The physical condition of the bullet, presented by the PA to the USSC, does not allow for a conclusive determination of the source of fire.
The full statement:
2012
While we're exposing Hezbollah attack tunnels dug from Lebanon into Israel, these Lebanese children tried to join our efforts. We hope that one day all Lebanese children and all Israeli children will be free from Hezbollah. #FreeLebanon
2013
Overnight, IDF troops uncovered an illegal weapons manufacturing workshop and seized machines used for manufacturing weapons near the city of Yatta, south of Hebron
2014
Today is Lebanese Independence Day.
While the Lebanese people suffer a massive political and economic crisis, they’re held hostage by the Iranian regime & their regional proxy, Hezbollah.
We hope that one day, the Lebanese are free enough to celebrate their independence.
2015
The IDF is currently striking terror targets in the Gaza Strip. More details to follow.
2016
CPL Dennis Zinobayev was killed last night after a munitions explosion at an IDF base in central Israel.
The IDF sends our condolences to his family and we accompany them during these hard times.
2017
An 85-year-old Israeli woman was murdered in a suspected terrorist attack in Holon yesterday.
Following this, we
apprehended 5 individuals in the town of Sartah suspected of assisting in the attack.
We will continue to operate in the fight against terrorism.
2018
Moments ago, a terrorist squad launched arson balloons from the northern Gaza Strip into Israeli territory. In response, an IDF aircraft fired towards the squad
2019
🚨Air-raid sirens sounding across southern Israel🚨
2020
We wish our friends at the @usairforce a Happy 75th Birthday today!
Here's to many more years of flying high together 🇮🇱🇺🇸
2021
Two American B-52 bombers flying on their way back from the Gulf today were accompanied by IDF F-16i fighter jets over Israel.
The flight took place as part of our close cooperation with @USAFCENT, which is significant to maintaining security in Israel and the Middle East.
2022
The tragic collapse of a 13-story building in Surfside, Miami last June left 98 dead & dozens of families devastated.
After hearing the news, Israel sent an IDF search & rescue team to assist our friends in the U.S.
When it comes to our allies, we will never hesitate to help.
2023
🚨INITIAL REPORT: Sirens sounded in the Eshkol Regional Council. Details to follow.
2024
Oketz, the IDF's operational canine unit, is our #MondayMotivation.
In this co-ed unit, dogs and combat soldiers work together to carry out missions in counter-terrorism, detecting explosives, locating weapons, search and rescue, and more.
2025
IDF and Israeli security forces continued counterterrorism activities overnight. 10 terrorist suspects were apprehended.
These weapons, intended to be used to harm Israelis, were confiscated in Jabal Al-Mawaleh.
We continue to protect Israelis from the threat of terror.
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