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.
After art helped him get through the IDF and reservist duty, Daniel Shveka uses graffiti murals to beautify Jerusalem and honor those lost in the war with Hamas.
"The intensity of the war has decreased significantly, my ability to contribute in the current situation is limited," Baram said in his letter of resignation.
"Most of the enemy's prisoners in the northern Gaza Brigade are now missing due to the Zionist aggression," the source told Al Jazeera.
The fundraiser allegedly closed in January 2024, and was said to have raised £2,280 (approximately NIS 10,250).
"The IDF continues to operate in accordance with the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon," the military stressed in their statement.
The results of the investigation were presented to the family on Thursday.
"We accuse you of sacrificing the lives of both the hostages and the soldiers," the letter read.
Troops also located a weapons storage facility in which were military equipment, dozens of shoulder-launched missiles and explosive charges.
A joint online campaign spearheaded by the Israeli Diaspora Affairs Ministry and Bolsonaro led Brazilian authorities to announce they would not pursue the case.
The ancient teaching that our biblical forefathers never truly died finds new meaning in the enduring legacies of Israel's fallen heroes.
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