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3 days ago · Israel Defense Forces (IDF), armed forces of Israel, comprising the Israeli army, navy, and air force. The order to create the IDF was issued on May 26, 1948, and went into effect on May 31, 1948, just two weeks after Israel’s declaration of independence.
The Israel Defense Forces, alternatively referred to by the Hebrew-language acronym Tzahal (צה״ל), is the national military of the State of Israel. It consists of three service branches: the Israeli Ground Forces, the Israeli Air Force, and the Israeli Navy.
The structure of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) differs from most armed forces in the world in several ways. These include the close integration of air, ground, and sea forces, and the conscription of women. Since its founding, the IDF has adapted to match Israel's unique security situation.
5 days ago · Gantz’s intervention comes amid renewed doubts over the government’s strategy in the war, as the Israel Defense Forces fight Hamas in northern areas of Gaza that Israel had earlier declared ...
The IDF was based on the personnel who had served in the Haganah and the Palmach (itself the elite force of the Haganah) and was declared as the only legal armed force in Israel. Another main source of manpower were the immigrants from Europe.
Oct 27, 2023 · The Israel Defense Forces announced Friday it is "expanding ground operations" in the Gaza Strip and "operating forcefully" on all fronts to fulfill its goals in the war with Hamas.
May 16, 2024 · On Tuesday, Daniel Hagari, the chief spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces, did something extraordinary: He criticized the Israeli government. In recent days, Israeli troops have battled ...
