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 two wounded were in severe and mild condition and were receiving medical treatment.
The ceasefire with Lebanon impacts the war against Hezbollah and will be evaluated based on ground reports.
Lebanese sources have confirmed the existence of a "Biden-Macron plan" which may be announced within 36 hours.
The new Lebanon ceasefire challenges Israel to enforce terms and prevent a repeat of UNSC 1701’s failures.
The incident is still under investigation, though it is suspected that the civilian was brought into Lebanon unlawfully.
The IDF announced that 25 Hezbollah Executive Council targets were destroyed on Monday afternoon alone.
Since the start of the IDF's ground incursion into Lebanon, the IDF has captures various weapons from the terror organization.
How IDF Logistics keeps supplies flowing despite embargoes and battlefield risks.
A soldier on duty noticed children carrying a suspicious bag and intervened. He identified the item as an old grenade and quickly alerted the police bomb squad.
Over the past year and two months, the 7th Brigade has added another impressive chapter to its legacy as the IDF's first armored brigade.
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