Israel Defense Forces - Wikipedia
WEBThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF; Hebrew: צְבָא הַהֲגָנָה לְיִשְׂרָאֵלTsva ha-Hagana le-Yisra'el ⓘ, lit.'The Army of the Defense for Israel'), alternatively referred to by the Hebrew-language acronym Tzahal (צה״ל), is the national military of the State of Israel.
Our Soldiers: the Men and Women of the Israeli Defense Forces | IDF
WEBOnce enlisted, men are expected to serve for a minimum of 32 months and women are expected to serve for a minimum of 24 months. Our soldiers serve in a variety of units, ranging from elite combat units to combat support …
Israeli soldiers seen pushing bodies off rooftops during raid in ...
WEB1 hour ago · Israeli soldiers look over a rooftop where two bodies lie motionless during a raid in the town of Qabatiya, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Sept. 19, 2024. Majdi Mohammed/AP. Israel said its ...
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Official Website | IDF - את"צ
WEBOur Corps, Units and Brigades. Safeguarding the State of Israel and its residents against threats. Discover the IDF's mission and values.
Structure of the Israel Defense Forces - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) | History, Units, Conscription, & Women
WEB3 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.
How big is Israel’s military and how much funding does it get …
WEBOct 11, 2023 · According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ (IISS) Military Balance 2023, Israel has 169,500 active military personnel in the army, navy and paramilitary.
IDF announces two soldiers killed in Hezbollah attacks on …
WEB19 hours ago · Two Israeli soldiers were killed and several others were wounded in Hezbollah missile and drone attacks on northern Israel today, the IDF announces. The slain soldiers are named as: Maj. (res ...
What to know about Israel's military strength - Axios
WEBOct 21, 2023 · The IDF has a vast array of armored personnel carriers and tanks, artillery, missiles, fighter planes, helicopters, warships and drones. The tank arsenal alone is roughly 2,200 strong. An Israeli soldier flies a military drone used for bringing down incendiary balloons from Gaza during a media demonstration on Nov. 26, 2019.
The number of wounded Israeli soldiers is mounting, …
WEBDec 28, 2023 · The number of Israeli soldiers wounded in the war with Hamas is growing. They are yet another sizable and deeply traumatized segment of Israeli society whose struggles are emerging as a hidden cost of the war that will be felt acutely for years to …