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74 years later: The bodies of two fallen 'Palmach' soldiers, whose burial places were previously unknown, have finally been located.
The bodies of PVT Binyamin Eisenberg and PVT Yitzhak Rubinstein went missing during the War of Independence in 1948. 1/4
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“Every week [the IDF] arrests dozens of terrorists and operatives in activities that combine initiative, intelligence and advanced technology. [Last night], as per usual, impressive operational capabilities were demonstrated by ground forces and IDF troops.”
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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.
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IAF jets recently conducted a wide-scale attack against Hamas military targets throughout the Gaza Strip following a severe shooting attack against IDF soldiers this afternoon. The IDF is currently conducting the attack in various locations
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“I thought that the pilot’s course would be impossible, but I realized that with hard work and internal drive, you can go far."
- Lt. T, one of the recent graduates of the Israeli Air Force’s elite Flight Academy.
Yes Lt. T, yes you can 💪
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A number of armed assailants approached an IDF post near Nablus earlier tonight. After one of the suspects opened fire toward the post, our soldiers responded and neutralized the assailant.
We then evacuated the suspect for medical attention.
No IDF injuries were reported.
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The "Eitan" (Heron TP) RPA:
✓ has an 85 ft (26 m) wingspan
✓ is equipped with unique systems
✓ is capable of long-distance, prolonged, and high-altitude flights
These @IAFsite 210th “White Eagle” Squadron personnel operate these advanced RPAs to keep Israel safe.
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During routine activity on Mount Dov in northern Israel, IDF soldiers spotted a suspect who crossed the Blue Line from Lebanon into Israel. The suspect was wounded by IDF fire and is now being evacuated to a hospital in Israel.
The incident is being looked into.
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Deputy Chief of the IDF General Staff MG Eyal Zamir visited the US this week where he met senior officials from the US military & @DeptofDefense to discuss a range of strategic & operational issues, including the efforts to counter Iranian actions in the region
2235
Israeli Navy missile ship and submarine flotillas returned this morning from a complex and lengthy training drill in the Red Sea.
The vessels conducted joint missions aimed at achieving maritime superiority and maintaining freedom of action in the region.
2236
Reports regarding an IDF aircraft or an airborne IDF target having been hit are false.
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🚨 Sirens sounding in southern Israel 🚨
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In an IDF situational assessment, it was decided to deploy additional troops to the area of Judea and Samaria.
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Our troops just spotted and apprehended 3 suspects who crossed the Blue Line from Lebanon into Israel.
The suspects are being questioned at the scene.
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IDF soldiers & Israel Police forces thwarted a weapons smuggling attempt next to the border fence with Jordan overnight.
We identified 2 armed suspects, apprehended a suspect & confiscated 30 weapons. The suspect & weapons were transferred to the Israel Police.
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It was a pleasure to host Lt. Gen. Steven L. Basham, Deputy Commander of @HQUSAFEAFAF, at the “Juniper Falcon” exercise. During his visit to Israel, Lt. Gen. Basham met with senior IDF officials to discuss Operation Guardian of the Walls and improve 🇮🇱 & 🇺🇸cooperation.
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2 IAF F-16 "Barak" fighter jets accompanied a U.S. B-52 bomber through Israel’s skies today, as part of the close cooperation with the U.S. Armed Forces, which is a significant component in maintaining the aerial security of the State of Israel and the Middle East.
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The troops were sent at the request of the Jordanian government. The soldiers, led by the commanding officer of Unit 669, are assisting in locating the missing in spite of the adverse weather conditions.
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Tomorrow morning, an IDF delegation led by the Commander of the IAF, Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin, will depart to Moscow following the downing of the Russian plane by Syrian anti-aircraft fire on Monday night.
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INITIAL REPORT: Shots fired from Gaza at IDF soldiers along Israel’s border fence. Details to follow.
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Our soldiers identified and downed a Hamas drone between northern Gaza and Israel earlier today. The drone was monitored by the IDF throughout the incident and did not cross into Israel.
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Harold “Smoky” Simon was one of Israel’s first fighter pilots and served with distinction during the War of Independence.
To celebrate his 100th birthday in 2020, he took to the skies with the IAF once more.
Smoky recently passed away at age 101.
May his memory be a blessing.
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IDF and Israel security forces conducted counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria overnight and this morning.
During the activities, a suspected terrorist fired at soldiers while barricaded in a residential building, eventually surrendering. 1/2
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IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Aviv Kohavi welcomed Chairman of @thejointstaff Gen. Mark A. Milley to Israel today.
"The IDF & the US Armed Forces share a mutual interest to prevent Iran and its proxies from jeopardizing the stability of the region." —LTG Aviv Kohavi
🇺🇸🇮🇱
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Take a look:
A child in Iran is posing with a cut-out of former global terrorist & IRGC Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani to celebrate the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
Sadly, the violence he promoted lives on in Iran & with its terrorist proxies.
This is a danger to us all.
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