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.
The attack involved a decade of intelligence collected both by the IDF and the Mossad, as well as a variety of last-minute deceptions.
The discussion on 103FM shared newly revealed details that could shed light on Israel’s failure to prevent the October 7 attack.
Over a dozen people in Israel have lost a twin or even a triplet in the ongoing war with Hamas. OneFamily has made a unique program to help them.
In response, the IDF told The Jerusalem Post that only 13,500 Palestinians have been evacuated.
Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike on September 27 when fighter jets dropped some 100 bombs on Hezbollah’s underground headquarters in Beirut.
Hezbollah holds funeral for Nasrallah • Katz orders tank operation in the West Bank
As demand surges among observant female recruits, the IDF's new religious combat platoon offers a glimpse into how two American lone soldiers balance their faith and military service.
The IDF was instructed to increase its activities in the West Bank and to keep a close eye on the terrorists who have been released from prison during the ceasefire.
It is not fully known what happened to Shiri and the two children. It is not known if the Mujahideen group was responsible for murdering them or if Hamas was.
The IDF was able to verify that Hamas murdered the Bibas kids and attempted to conceal the evidence of the murders.
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