"Inside the IDF: Unveiling the Israeli Defense Forces"

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is the national military of Israel, consisting of the army, navy, and air force. Established in 1948, it is a conscripted military service that mandates IDF service for Jewish, Druze, and Circassian citizens over the age of 18. With 169,500 active troops and 465,000 reserve personnel, the IDF is the 28th largest military in the world. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas takes place against the backdrop of a long-standing battle over land and sovereignty, as well as increased Israeli military raids within Palestinian territories.