2301
It was a pleasure to host and discuss strategic challenges with the Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, the @US5thFleet and Combined Maritime Forces, Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, in Israel.
Here's to strengthening ties between the U.S. 5th Fleet and the Israeli Navy!
2302
🇮🇱🇺🇸🇨🇾🇫🇷🇬🇷
The annual “Noble Dina” international naval exercise in the Mediterranean west of Cyprus just came to an end.
We joined our allies to simulate combating naval and aerial threats & strengthen our operational cooperation.
2303
As the week comes to a close, these soldiers from the Michve Alon training base want to wish you a Shabbat Shalom!
2304
🔺4:25pm – IDF targets Islamic Jihad tunnel in Gaza
🔺6:37pm – 2 Islamic Jihad terrorists preparing to fire rockets at Israel struck by IDF
🔺7:51pm – IDF strikes Islamic Jihad terror posts in Gaza
🔺10:23pm – 3 Islamic Jihad terrorists responsible for firing rockets targeted
2305
Moments ago, IAF fighter jets struck 9 military targets in two military compounds and in a munition manufacturing site belonging to the Hamas terror organization in the northern Gaza Strip
2306
🔺10:53pm – Rockets fired at southern Israel
————13 November———-
🔺12:41am – IDF strikes Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza, including:
• rocket launchers
• underground terror infrastructure
• operations rooms
2307
Moments ago, terrorists fired shots towards IDF soldiers near the northern Gaza Strip from a Hamas post. In response, an IDF tank targeted the post from which the shots were fired. No injuries to IDF troops were reported.
2308
🚨4:00 AM - sirens sounded in the Eshkol Regional Council.
2309
Introducing the 23rd IDF Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi!
We salute you LTG Halevi! 🫡
2310
When the Philippines was hit by a deadly typhoon in 2013, the IDF sent a rescue mission 5,500 miles across the world to help save lives.
This is what friendship looks like 🇮🇱🇵🇭
2311
In response to the rocket attack on Israel last night, we struck terror targets in Gaza, incl. an underground complex used to produce rocket engines, a Hamas launch compound & anti-aircraft missile storage facility.
We hold Hamas responsible for all terrorist activity in Gaza.
2312
Two Gazans, one of whom was armed with a knife, broke through the border fence from Gaza into Israel. Our troops apprehended them and transferred them to security forces for further questioning.
2313
Ambassadors, diplomats and @AJCGlobal officials visited a Hezbollah terrorist tunnel today & were briefed on threats Israel faces from the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies.
The world must hold the regime accountable for arming its proxies & destabilizing the region.
2314
A rocket was just fired from Gaza into Israel.
2315
INITIAL REPORT: A car-ramming attack took place in Negohot, southwest of Hebron.
The assailant has been neutralized. Details to follow.
2316
Israel, Lebanon, and the international community accepted UNSCR 1701.
Hezbollah defies it again and again. They must be stopped.
#UNenforced #CondemnTheTunnels
2317
Sirens sounded in the Eshkol Regional Council. More details to follow.
2318
Our soldiers thwarted an attempted ramming attack near the city of Nablus.
After spotting a vehicle attempting to run them over, a soldier fired toward the vehicle & neutralized the assailant. No IDF injuries were reported.
We will continue to thwart & act against terrorism.
2319
From picking up trash to turning off the lights:
small acts = HUGE DIFFERENCE
Together, we can make our 🌎 a better place this #EarthDay
2320
For the first time, the Israeli Navy participated with 60 intl navies in 'IMX'—the largest intl naval exercise—led by the @US5thFleet.
'IMX' focused on joint rescue efforts and neutralizing naval threats. We will continue to strengthen regional maritime security with our allies.
2321
This week marks Eid al-Adha, a holy holiday that is celebrated by Muslims & Druze around the world. We wish our soldiers and all those celebrating an Eid Mubarak! ☪
عيد أضحى مبارك!
2322
1/ The IDF International Conference on the Law of Armed Conflict began today. 150+ experts from 20+ states are attending. The 3 day conference focuses on topics regarding current challenges in LOAC, specifically fighting terror orgs in an urban environment & cyber ops.
2323
An assailant rammed his vehicle toward IDF soldiers who were at a bus station adjacent to the Nabi Musa & Almog Junctions in Judea and Samaria.
5 IDF soldiers were lightly to moderately injured, and were evacuated for medical treatment. Their families have been notified.
2324
🔺8:32pm - IDF struck Islamic Jihad terror targets in Gaza incl.:
• military compound
• training compound
• production site for rocket launchers
🔺11:18pm - Barrage of rockets fired at Israel
———14 November———
🔺12:05am - IDF strikes Islamic Jihad in Gaza terror posts
2325
A Hamas terrorist squad was launching arson balloons from the southern Gaza Strip into Israeli territory. In response, an IDF aircraft fired towards the squad
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