2026
The iconic "Lunch Atop A Skyscraper" photo recreated 87 years later.
#OnThisDay
2027
Terrorists in Gaza attempted (and failed) to fire a rocket into Israel.
2028
A short while ago, a terrorist squad was launching arson balloons from the northern Gaza Strip into Israeli territory. In response, an IDF aircraft fired towards the squad.
2029
In the last hour, a Palestinian driver attempted to run over IDF troops during a security patrol in the village of Husan, northwest of Bethlehem. Three soldiers were lightly injured and were given medical treatment at the scene
2030
Following the recent rise in terrorist activity, the IDF and Israeli security forces conducted joint counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria overnight. 11 terror suspects were apprehended.
Our soldiers will continue to defend Israelis from the threat of terrorism.
2031
Our troops thwarted an attempted car-ramming attack against a group of soldiers operating at a checkpoint south of Ramallah overnight.
The soldiers responded with fire in order to thwart the threat. No IDF injuries were reported.
2032
IDF, ISA & Israel Border Police forces conducted counterterrorism activity in Jenin to apprehend 2 terrorist suspects overnight.
During the activity, Palestinians shot at and—as seen here—hurled rocks at the forces.
We will continue to operate against the threat of terrorism.
2033
🚨 Sirens sounding in southern Israel 🚨
(Again)
2034
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Since the outbreak of #COVID19, @cogatonline has coordinated the transfer of medical equipment to Palestinians in Gaza and—together with the PA—Judea & Samaria, at the request of @WHO & @UN. Including:
⭕ Testing kits
⭕ PPEs
⭕ Disinfectant material
⭕ Lab equipment
2035
Overnight, IDF fighter jets targeted a facility of the Syrian Armed Forces from which systems to manufacture accurate and lethal weapons were about to be transferred on behalf of Iran to Hezbollah in Lebanon.
2036
A ceremony was held today to mark the completion of an underground sensory concrete barrier between Israel and Gaza. The 65-km-long barrier is equipped to detect terrorist threats, both on land and underwater, in order to prevent infiltrations and protect Israeli civilians.
2037
Our troops thwarted a shooting attack near the city of Nablus this morning. An assailant fired at IDF soldiers at a military post as he drove out of the city.
We responded with fire and neutralized the assailant.
2038
Following the recent terrorist attacks in Israel, IDF soldiers and Israeli security forces continued counterterrorism efforts overnight. 15 terrorist suspects were apprehended and these weapons were confiscated:
2039
Yitzhak Rabin was an IDF Chief of the General Staff, Minister of Defense and Prime Minister of Israel. #OTD in 1995, Rabin was brutally assassinated while still serving as Israeli PM. Today we remember all of his sacrifices for the IDF, and especially for the State of Israel.
2040
Over the last several hours, thousands of Palestinians have been violently rioting. The rioters hurled grenades, explosive devices, & firebombs, burned tires, & hurled rocks at the security fence & IDF troops
2041
Taking off into the weekend with a "Ra'am" (Thunder) F-15I fighter jet.
Shabbat Shalom!
2042
🔥 'CHARIOTS OF FIRE'🔥
We have just begun our largest military exercise in decades.
Soldiers from every part of the IDF will train together over the next month to increase our defensive readiness and preparedness—on land, in the air, at sea and in cyberspace.
2043
After being seriously injured in a car-ramming attack, Staff Sgt. Ibrahim couldn’t make it to his ceremony to be awarded a citation for excellence...
...so the ceremony came to him. As did the IDF Chief of Staff, LTG Aviv Kohavi, who personally awarded him the citation.
2044
Hamas is taking Gaza in a dangerous direction:
2045
🚨Air-raid sirens sounding in southern Israel🚨
2046
This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the IDF HQ is lit up in purple in honor of people with disabilities in Israel and around the world.
2047
While evacuating wounded civilians on Mt. Meron Thursday night, female Home Front Command soldiers were verbally & physically harmed by some of those present. Our troops followed through with their mission and will continue to assist and rescue any civilian or resident in need.
2048
. 🇺🇸🇫🇷🇮🇱🇮🇹
🇭🇷 United 🇧🇪
🇬🇧 Against 🇪🇸
🇳🇴 Corona 🇨🇾
🇬🇷🇩🇪🇳🇱🇩🇰
Israel’s Air Force Commander MG Amikam Norkin led a virtual global forum of Air Force Chiefs yesterday.
2049
Overnight, our troops seized various weapons hidden in a quarry south of Nablus. The weapons and ammunition were transferred to security forces.
We will continue our efforts to locate and confiscate illegal weapons in Judea and Samaria.
2050
In accordance with our ongoing situational assessment, we will reinforce troops in Judea & Samaria today to enhance the defense of communities & routes in the region.
Our mission to defend Israeli civilians never stops.
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