IDF
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | Israel Defense Forces |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
IDF stands for Israel Defense Forces, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Military of Israel, comprising ground forces, the air force and the navy. Most Jewish, Druze and Circassian Israeli citizens are conscripted at age 18, and reservists form a large share of its wartime strength.
Example: The IDF said it had struck rocket launchers in southern Lebanon overnight.
Usage notes
Founded on May 26, 1948, shortly after Israel's independence, from the Haganah and other underground forces. In Hebrew it is called Tzahal, itself an acronym. The IDF publishes statements in English, which is why the abbreviation appears constantly in international news.
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