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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 defense minister.
Also known as...
Tzva Hahagana Le Yisra'el, Tzahel, Tzahal, military of Israel, israeli army, Israeli Army, Israel's Armed Forces, Israeli Armed Forces, IDF, and Israeli occupation army