The IDF, or, Israel Defense Forces, is the national military force of the State of Israel and consists of the Israeli Ground Force, the Israeli Air Force, and the Israeli Navy.
The IDF is headed by the Chief of Staff, who holds the rank of Lieutenant General and is the only active officer who does so. The current chief of staff is Herzi Halevi.
The IDF was formally established in May 1948 after the creation of the Jewish State, and it encompassed the three paramilitary groups that existed prior to the state - the Hagana, the Irgun, and the Stern Gang (Lehi).
Since the formation of the IDF, it has participated in six major wars including the War of Independence, the Six Day War, the Sinai War, the Yom Kippur War, and the first and second Lebanon Wars. Other operations include Operation Cast Lead, Operation Pillar of Defense, Operation Protective Edge, Operation Guardian of the Walls, and Operation Swords of Iron.
Conscription to the IDF is mandatory for both men and women over the age of 18, with women in non-combat positions serving for two years, and women in combat positions, and men, regardless of position, have a mandatory service of two years and eight months.
In addition to regular military duties and activities, the IDF responds to national emergencies or crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and provides personnel to carry out work alongside the civilian population.
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Israel cannot tolerate a situation where Hezbollah terrorists believe they can fire near UNIFIL positions and be immune from an Israeli response.
After Sunday's attack in Binyamina, we must keep our soldiers safe by not publishing details of attacks.
The IDF said it found Wadah Kamal Yunis in a Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon.
Now Israel is at war with Hezbollah, and it may be able to reduce Hezbollah’s arsenal back to 2005 levels. However, Hezbollah was already too much of a threat back in 2005.
Troops of the IDF Alpinist Unit, along with soldiers of the 9204 and 8130 Battalions, located weapons and military infrastructure, which were subsequently destroyed.
The installation, "Starting Watch," will feature a burned command post with five observer stations - one for each of the five IDF observers who are still hostage in Gaza.
Bahjha was a senior Hezbollah operative overseeing the North Litani region in Hezbollah's aerial unit, responsible for launching drones and rockets towards Israel.
The IDF has stated that it is taking measures to facilitate humanitarian aid while continuing its efforts against Hamas forces.
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