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These 2 suspects were spotted by our soldiers approaching Israel from Lebanon along the Blue Line yesterday.
They were attempting to smuggle 2 weapons and approx. 100 grenades into Israel.
We will continue operating against any attempt to violate Israeli sovereignty.
2077
Moments ago, an IDF aircraft fired towards a vehicle that served a terrorist squad for launching arson balloons and towards a terrorist squad that was launching arson balloons from the northern Gaza Strip into Israel
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In the last few hours, IDF and Israeli security forces conducted counterterrorism activity to apprehend terrorist suspects in the Jenin Refugee Camp. 1/3
2079
Under the water, under the radar. The elite YALTAM unit specializes in top-secret diving missions to keep Israel's seas and ports safe from any threat.
2080
🚨INITIAL REPORT: Sirens sounding near the Dead Sea. Details to follow.
2081
Maj. Ossi lost her mother to breast cancer just 2 days after she graduated from Officers Course in 2014.
Now a senior commander in the Course, Maj. Ossi organized an event for soldiers to donate their hair to cancer patients in her mother's memory.
Ossi, you’re an inspiration!
2082
After a virtual meeting with the @HQUSAFEAFAF, the Israeli Air Force & the @usairforce signed a document defining the interoperability between the US THAAD missile & the Israeli Iron Dome in case of an emergency in Israel.
The 🇺🇸🇮🇱 partnership is stronger than ever.
2083
LTC Jonathan Conricus is here to explain everything you didn’t know that you needed to know about the Blue Line between Israel and Lebanon.
🔗Click here for the full story: youtu.be/i2w_D0VzqD4
2084
In response to the violence, IDF aircraft targeted 2 Hamas military posts. The IDF holds Hamas responsible for all violence that emanates from the Gaza Strip.
2085
Congratulations to our new Combat Officers!
Completing the IDF's Officer's Course is a huge accomplishment and great honor. We are so proud of all 433 of you and wish you all the best of luck in your new positions.
2086
Following the rise of terrorism in Israel, IDF & Israeli security forces continued counterterrorism activities overnight in Judea and Samaria.
Our forces apprehended 18 terrorist suspects & confiscated illegal weapons.
We will continue to protect Israel from any threat.
2087
The annual international joint naval exercise "Noble Dina", led by the Israeli Navy west of Cyprus, has come to a close.
Israeli Navy vessels simulated different scenarios alongside Greek, French, & Cypriot fleets & strengthened the cooperation between the navies.
🌊🇮🇱🇬🇷🇫🇷🇨🇾🌊
2088
12,000 IDF soldiers are now deployed across Israel in various missions as part of the fight against #COVID19.
Our soldiers will begin to evacuate elderly civilians from Bnei Brak to IDF-managed quarantine facilities in hotels & distribute supplies to the city's residents.
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• Enabling ambulances to evacuate coronavirus patients by developing a special shield & separate ventilation to protect ambulance drivers.
• Developing advanced information management software to improve efficiency of lab checks for #COVID19 testing kits.
2090
A short while ago, terrorists fired at IDF soldiers in the southern Gaza Strip. In response, the IDF is currently targeting Hamas military posts in the Gaza Strip. More details to follow.
2091
A disguise ready for the Jewish holiday of Purim—and a day in the field defending Israel.
We wish everyone a Happy Purim 🎭
2092
Just 300 meters from the Lebanese border is the IDF's brand new "Galilee Forest" training complex.
Here, soldiers will train to improve operational capabilities, ensure the security of local residents & effectively prepare for any threat from the north.
2093
Ethiopian Jews have observed the holiday of Sigd (ስግድ) for thousands of years to commemorate receiving the Torah and to recall their longing for Jerusalem.
Today, the Ethiopian Jewish community celebrates Sigd in their homeland, Israel.
2094
Sirens sounding in southern Israel
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This #WorldFreedomDay, we hope for a better future for the people of Gaza—a future free from Hamas. #FreeGazaFromHamas
2096
2 rockets were just fired at Israel from Gaza.
The IDF’s Aerial Defense Systems intercepted one of the rockets.
2097
Tonight, IDF fighter jets targeted over 20 terror sites in military compounds &in a Hamas training camp. Among the sites targeted were a weapons manufacturing &storage facility, a complex used for the Hamas' naval force, & a military compound used for rocket launching experiments
2098
Initial report: sirens sounded in the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council. More details to follow
2099
For the first time in 2 years, we are hosting a full size, 9-day delegation of former US military generals and admirals led by @jinsadc.
The delegation met various IDF officials incl. Chief of the General Staff, LTG Aviv Kohavi, discussing current & future threats to Israel.
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An Israeli Border Police soldier was critically injured by live fire from Gaza and is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital.
As of right now, all the rioters have been dispersed.
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