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Israel Defense Forces: Combined military forces of Israel
The Israel Defense Forces, alternatively referred to by the Hebrew-language acronym Tzahal (צה״ל), is the national military of the State of Israel. It consists of three service branches: the Israeli Ground Forces, the Israeli Air Force, and the Israeli Navy. It is the sole military wing of the Israeli security apparatus. The IDF is headed by the Chief of the General Staff, who is subordinate to the Israeli Defense Minister.

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Hezbollah In Revenge Mode Again: Israel Kills Top Hezbollah Commander in Renewed Blitz [Video]

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IDF Bombs Lebanon: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched a powerful airstrike on Lebanon, reportedly eliminating a top Hezbollah commander in a shocking attack. As tensions escalate in the region,..

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Israel orders IDF troops to advance deeper into Gaza as renewed operation expands

Israel orders IDF troops to advance deeper into Gaza as renewed operation expands Nearly 600 Palestinians have been killed since the truce between Israel and Hamas was shattered on Tuesday. READ..

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US empowering Israel's most hard-right wing as IDF resumes operations [Video]

US empowering Israel's most hard-right wing as IDF resumes operations

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Israel Blames Hamas For Brutal Airstrikes; Says Fighting Resumed After 'Hamas Denied US Proposals'

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Houthis Declare All-Out War on Israel: Hamas-Yemen To Bomb Israel After Brutal Airstrikes in Gaza?

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Israel has launched a massive wave of airstrikes across Gaza, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ambassador Danny Danon vowing that attacks will not stop until all Israeli hostages are..

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Hamas Accuses Israel of ‘Killing Hostage’, Wounding Many in Brutal Airstrikes, Over 300 Dead in Gaza [Video]

Hamas Accuses Israel of ‘Killing Hostage’, Wounding Many in Brutal Airstrikes, Over 300 Dead in Gaza

Hamas has accused Israel of killing an Israeli hostage and wounding several others in its latest wave of airstrikes on Gaza, as the Palestinian death toll surpasses 300. The strikes, ordered by Israeli..

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U.S. 'Secretly Negotiates : In a major policy shift, U.S. officials have entered direct negotiations with Hamas in Doha, seeking the release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander. This..

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IDF spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari will retire in the coming weeks, ending his tenure amid speculation of dismissal. New IDF Chief Eyal Zamir did not promote him, fueling claims of political..

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Israel’ Deadly Airstrike has wiped Out Hamas’s Top Commander in Lebanon, Muhammad Shaheen. The strike, conducted near Sidon, was confirmed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security..

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BREAKING | Hamas Suspends Release of Israeli Hostages, Accuses Israel of Multiple Truce Violations [Video]

BREAKING | Hamas Suspends Release of Israeli Hostages, Accuses Israel of Multiple Truce Violations

Hamas has announced an indefinite suspension of Israeli hostage releases, citing multiple ceasefire violations by Israel. The militant group accused Israel of delaying the return of displaced..

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SHOCKING Video| Chilling Moment as Hamas Frees Hostages Under Heavy Guard, Israel Watches in Silence

Hamas has released three Israeli hostages under tight security in Gaza as part of a prisoner exchange deal. The chilling moment was captured on video, showing the hostages flanked by heavily armed..

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Two IDF soldiers killed and several more wounded at checkpoint in West Bank [Video]

Two IDF soldiers killed and several more wounded at checkpoint in West Bank

The attack comes as Israel enters the second week of military operations in the West Bank.

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Hamas’ ‘Ghoul Card’ Shocks Israel | Deadly Sniper Feared by IDF Returns During Hostage Release [Video]

Hamas’ ‘Ghoul Card’ Shocks Israel | Deadly Sniper Feared by IDF Returns During Hostage Release

Hamas has once again shocked Israel with the reemergence of its feared "Ghoul Card," a deadly Sniper previously responsible for taking down numerous Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers. As hostages..

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FULL VIDEO of Hamas Parading IDF Woman, Thai Hostages Among Al-Qassam Fighters [Video]

FULL VIDEO of Hamas Parading IDF Woman, Thai Hostages Among Al-Qassam Fighters

Israeli hostage Agam Berger was reunited with the IDF in an emotional handover, while Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses endured chaotic crowds. Arbel, the last known female civilian hostage alive, faced a..

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