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

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF; Hebrew: צבא הגנה לישראל, romanized: Tsva Hagana le-Yisra'el ⓘ, lit. 'Army for the Defense of Israel'), alternatively referred to by the Hebrew-language …

5 days ago · The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are the armed forces of Israel, comprising the Israeli army, navy, and air force since its establishment in May 1948.

3 days ago · Sporadic clashes between the Israel Defense Forces and Gaza militants -- plus deadly IDF strikes -- continue despite the Gaza ceasefire.

Dec 31, 2025 · The mission of the Israel Ministry of Defense is to design the national security goals under its responsibility and to realize them, to support the building of the IDF's power …

1 day ago · The Israeli leader has vowed to spend 350 billion shekels ($110 billion) on developing an independent arms industry to reduce dependency on other countries.

Jan 5, 2026 · The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) is the military force responsible for safeguarding the security of the State of Israel.

3 days ago · Palestinians report 11 injured, including five from live fire; military says hundreds violently clashed with troops, who shot at key instigators posing immediate threat

Apr 11, 2025 · The Israel Defense Forces’ combat structure, from elite fighter squadrons to the personnel within armored tanks, exemplifies coordinated excellence, technological superiority, …

Jun 26, 2025 · Discover How Strong Is Israel’s Military is in 2025. Analyze its weapons, defense systems, manpower, and global power ranking.