The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Official Website | IDF - את"צ
WEBAug 25, 2024 — Safeguarding the State of Israel and its residents against threats. Discover the IDF's mission and values.
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.
Israel vs. Iran: Who has the stronger military? | CBC News
WEB17 hours ago — Israel has an advanced, U.S.-supplied air force with hundreds of F-15, F-16 and F-35 multipurpose jet fighters. "That is a major advantage, especially in the early stages of an Iran-Israel conflict.
U.S. Assets in Mediterranean Again Helped Defend Israel Against …
WEB4 days ago — "During the attack, the U.S. military coordinated closely with the Israeli Defense Forces to help defend Israel." Today's attack was nearly twice the scope of a similar attack April 13 and 14 ...
Lebanon latest: Israel launches ground invasion against Hezbollah …
WEBAccording to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the operation is aimed at the Iran-backed group's "infrastructure", which it says poses "an immediate threat to Israeli communities in northern Israel".
Israel Defense Forces - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEB1 day 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.
Israel Scales Up Fight Against Hezbollah - The New York Times
WEB4 days ago — The airstrike was part of Israel’s intense bombardment and ground invasion in Lebanon, intended to target Hezbollah forces in that country and stop Hezbollah rocket attacks on northern Israel.
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.
What to know about Israel's military strength - Axios
WEBOct 21, 2023 — The Israel Defense Forces, founded two weeks after the state of Israel was established in 1948, relies on a tradition of compulsory military service beginning at age 18. There are approximately 169,500 active-duty personnel and roughly 465,000 Israelis in …
The Origins of the Israel Defense Forces - את"צ
WEBOn the 26th of May, 1948, Ben Gurion ordered to disassemble all the underground resistance movements and form a new, united army called the Israel Defense Forces. Despite being drastically outnumbered, the newly …