Israeli Defense Forces
Jewish state military
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) is the military of Israel, comprising ground forces, air force, and navy.
Founded in 1948 with Israeli statehood, the IDF is notable for mandatory conscription of both men and women.
The term appears frequently in news coverage of Middle East conflicts: The Israeli Defense Forces conducted airstrikes overnight.
Also spelled Israel Defense Forces.
- brigadeLarge military unit
- counterterrorismCombating organized political violence
- dronesUnmanned aerial vehicles
- mandatory serviceLegally required contribution
- active dutyCurrent military employment status
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Military without conscription
militia · irregular forces · paramilitary group · resistance movement · partisan fighters
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International emergency relief organization
Doctors Without Borders · humanitarian organizations · peace corps · diplomatic corps · relief agencies
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