Safeguarding the State of Israel and its residents against threats. Discover the IDF's mission and values.

Our soldiers invest their time, withstand challenges, and often risk their lives to protect the State of Israel from its enemies and ensure the safety of the people they love. We are the Israel …

On 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.

Regardless of those exemptions, many of those exempt from military service do volunteer to serve in the Israel Defense Forces. Once enlisted, men are expected to serve for a minimum …

Jul 5, 2018 · On May 1948, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officially began acting as Israel’s military organization, rather than the assortment of separate groups that had preceded it.

Utilizing its resources and capable personnel, the IAF defends Israel’s civilians and sovereignty, rescues personnel from active combat scenarios, and provides humanitarian aid to countries …

The IDF is striking terrorist infrastructure belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization, whose operatives brutally massacred Israeli civilians just a week ago and have been terrorizing Israeli …

Dec 26, 2023 · Find the latest Israel Defense news, press releases, speeches, and statements here. You may also find helpful information on our social media accounts.

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