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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.

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VIDEO: IDF Soldiers Caught LOOTING Palestinian Home? | Israeli Minister Says IDF ‘WIPING OUT GAZA’ [Video]

VIDEO: IDF Soldiers Caught LOOTING Palestinian Home? | Israeli Minister Says IDF ‘WIPING OUT GAZA’

Israeli soldiers are accused of raiding a Palestinian home in Al-Yamun, near Jenin, and looting all the money from a private family safe. This comes as Israel faces renewed outrage for seizing millions..

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Iron Dome Fails? Houthis RAIN UAVs On ‘Criminal Zionists’ | Attack Sparks PANIC And SIRENS | Israel [Video]

Iron Dome Fails? Houthis RAIN UAVs On ‘Criminal Zionists’ | Attack Sparks PANIC And SIRENS | Israel

Tensions between Yemen’s Houthis and Israel escalated once again as the Israeli Defense Forces confirmed a drone attack launched from Yemen. Though intercepted mid-air by the Israeli Air Force, the..

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INSANE FOOTAGE: Al-Qassam Fighters ANNIHILATE Israeli Tanks in Deir Al-Balah | Hamas Big win in Gaza [Video]

INSANE FOOTAGE: Al-Qassam Fighters ANNIHILATE Israeli Tanks in Deir Al-Balah | Hamas Big win in Gaza

Hamas' Al-Qassam Brigades claim a major victory after ambushing Israeli tanks entering Deir al-Balah in central Gaza. Shocking video released by Hamas shows several IDF tanks and APCs destroyed by..

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IDF Faces 20,000 Hamas Fighters | Army Chief Admits Gaza War Is ‘Most Complex’ Yet [Video]

IDF Faces 20,000 Hamas Fighters | Army Chief Admits Gaza War Is ‘Most Complex’ Yet

Israel bleeds in Gaza as urban warfare and guerrilla tactics devastate IDF forces. Amid intense fighting, Hamas strikes from tunnels and rubble, ambushing troops and destroying tanks. IDF General..

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Hamas' Fighters LAVISH MEAL Exposed | BOMBSHELL IDF Video Shows Hamas Feasting as Gazans Starve [Video]

Hamas' Fighters LAVISH MEAL Exposed | BOMBSHELL IDF Video Shows Hamas Feasting as Gazans Starve

A bombshell video released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has ignited a firestorm online, revealing Hamas fighters indulging in a lavish meal deep inside underground tunnels — while Gaza’s..

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IDF Bombs Deir al-Balah by Land, Sea & Air | 65 Killed as Israel Targets Gaza’s Final Standing City [Video]

IDF Bombs Deir al-Balah by Land, Sea & Air | 65 Killed as Israel Targets Gaza’s Final Standing City

In a devastating escalation, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have launched a full-scale assault on Deir al-Balah — the last standing city in Gaza — attacking by land, sea, and air. Medical sources..

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CHILLING FOOTAGE: IDF Shoots, Kills Unarmed Palestinian at Gaza Port; Al-Qassam Revenge Soon? [Video]

CHILLING FOOTAGE: IDF Shoots, Kills Unarmed Palestinian at Gaza Port; Al-Qassam Revenge Soon?

A shocking video from Gaza has surfaced, showing Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) allegedly shooting and killing an unarmed Palestinian man at the Gaza port. The incident, which has gone viral, has sparked..

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Israel’s CHILLING Warning After Iran REFUSES to Drop Nukes | Trump Threatens to Strike AGAIN [Video]

Israel’s CHILLING Warning After Iran REFUSES to Drop Nukes | Trump Threatens to Strike AGAIN

Hours after Iranian FM Araghchi reaffirmed Iran’s refusal to abandon nuclear enrichment, the IDF issued a sharp warning, vowing the campaign against Iran “isn’t over.” Israel signaled continued..

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HAMAS REGAINS GAZA: Another IDF Soldier Killed In Gaza After Abu Obeida's 'Attrition War' Warning [Video]

HAMAS REGAINS GAZA: Another IDF Soldier Killed In Gaza After Abu Obeida's 'Attrition War' Warning

An Israeli soldier, Staff Sgt. Amit Cohen, 19, from the Golani Brigade’s 13th Battalion, was killed in southern Gaza as IDF forces pushed deeper into Khan Younis. A preliminary probe revealed Cohen..

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Lammy: This war must come to an end [Video]

Lammy: This war must come to an end

The Foreign Secretary said he's expecting a ceasefire after the Knesset rises on 28th of July. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has begun a ground operation targeting Deir al-Balah, the main hub for..

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ISRAEL HIT: Houthis Unleash MASSIVE Missile Strike After IDF's Hodeida Port Strikes |Israel vs Yemen [Video]

ISRAEL HIT: Houthis Unleash MASSIVE Missile Strike After IDF's Hodeida Port Strikes |Israel vs Yemen

Houthi forces launched a missile toward Israel after the IDF carried out drone strikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah port, a key hub allegedly used to import Iranian weapons. The Israeli military said the..

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Israel-Houthi War Continues: Iranian Weapons Route Exposed in Red Sea | IDF Warns “Yemen = Tehran” [Video]

Israel-Houthi War Continues: Iranian Weapons Route Exposed in Red Sea | IDF Warns “Yemen = Tehran”

Israel has launched fresh airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeida port, claiming the site was being used to funnel Iranian weapons for attacks on Israeli and allied interests. The IDF has..

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Yemen Houthis Vs Israel War Explodes: IDF's Shocking Blitz On Hodeidah Port Burns it All.... [Video]

Yemen Houthis Vs Israel War Explodes: IDF's Shocking Blitz On Hodeidah Port Burns it All....

The Israeli Air Force, backed by Defense Minister Israel Katz’s stern warning—“Yemen’s fate is the same as Tehran”—has launched its latest airstrikes on Houthi-controlled facilities at..

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Al-Qassam Brigade vows to End ‘Genocidal Zionist Aggression’|Abu Obeida Declares Total War on Israel [Video]

Al-Qassam Brigade vows to End ‘Genocidal Zionist Aggression’|Abu Obeida Declares Total War on Israel

Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida has issued a chilling warning to Israel, vowing intensified guerrilla warfare in Gaza. The Al-Qassam Brigades claim near-successful attempts to capture IDF soldiers and..

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BIG Breaking: Israeli Troops & Tanks Enter DEIR AL-BALAH | IDF's Deadly Assault After 100s Killed [Video]

BIG Breaking: Israeli Troops & Tanks Enter DEIR AL-BALAH | IDF's Deadly Assault After 100s Killed

Israel has launched a full-scale ground offensive into Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, marking its first incursion into the area since the war began 21 months ago. At least eight people have been killed,..

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Hamas Winning Gaza: 5 IDF Soldiers Chose To Die Against Al-Qassam | Netanyahu Under Fire [Video]

Hamas Winning Gaza: 5 IDF Soldiers Chose To Die Against Al-Qassam | Netanyahu Under Fire

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are witnessing a disturbing surge in suicides, with five soldiers taking their own lives in just two weeks. This includes a 19-year-old Norwegian immigrant and a Golani..

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CHILLING FOOTAGE: Al-Qassam Fighter DESTROYS IDF Tank With Just a Hand Grenade|Dodges Israeli Drones [Video]

CHILLING FOOTAGE: Al-Qassam Fighter DESTROYS IDF Tank With Just a Hand Grenade|Dodges Israeli Drones

Al-Qassam Brigades have released new video footage showing their fighters dodging Israeli airstrikes before throwing a hand grenade into an IDF tank. The intense battle scenes highlight the attritional..

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Al-Qassam's Abu Obeida vows continued ARMED Struggle to end Genocidal war by ZIONIST Israeli Regime [Video]

Al-Qassam's Abu Obeida vows continued ARMED Struggle to end Genocidal war by ZIONIST Israeli Regime

Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida has issued a chilling warning to Israel, vowing intensified guerrilla warfare in Gaza. The Al-Qassam Brigades claim near-successful attempts to capture IDF soldiers and..

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Pope Leo Raps Netanyahu after Israeli strike on Gaza Church killed 3, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire [Video]

Pope Leo Raps Netanyahu after Israeli strike on Gaza Church killed 3, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a call with Pope Leo XIV following the deadly IDF strike on Gaza’s Holy Family Church, which killed three civilians. The Pope expressed deep sorrow,..

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Russia RIPS Israel over IDF Strikes on Syrian Territory | Condemns ‘Flagrant violation of Int'l Law’ [Video]

Russia RIPS Israel over IDF Strikes on Syrian Territory | Condemns ‘Flagrant violation of Int'l Law’

Russia has fiercely condemned Israel's airstrikes on Syrian territory, including near the presidential palace, calling them a "flagrant violation of international law" and a threat to regional..

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Al-Qassam Launches Attacks Across Gaza-Israeli Forces Hit with Rockets, Mortars, Anti-Armor Weapons [Video]

Al-Qassam Launches Attacks Across Gaza-Israeli Forces Hit with Rockets, Mortars, Anti-Armor Weapons

In a show of coordination, Al-Qassam Brigades and Saraya Al-Quds launched simultaneous strikes across multiple fronts in Gaza. Israeli command and control sites, troop carriers, and military vehicles..

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Al-Qassam Fighters Destroy Israel’s $10 Mn Merkava-4 Tank; IDF’s ‘Invincible’ Armor Torn Apart [Video]

Al-Qassam Fighters Destroy Israel’s $10 Mn Merkava-4 Tank; IDF’s ‘Invincible’ Armor Torn Apart

Al-Qassam Brigades have reportedly destroyed one of Israel's most advanced and expensive tanks — the Merkava-4, worth $10 million — in a major battlefield blow. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF),..

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Houthi Rebels Launch MASSIVE Missile Toward Israel After Syria Strikes | IDF Braces Three-Front War [Video]

Houthi Rebels Launch MASSIVE Missile Toward Israel After Syria Strikes | IDF Braces Three-Front War

Yemen's Houthi rebels (Ansarallah) have claimed responsibility for launching another significant missile attack toward southern Israel, triggering massive panic and sounding major air-raid sirens..

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ISRAEL BORDER COLLAPSED: IDF FAILS To STOP Druze Crossing Syria Border | Syria Strikes Backfired? [Video]

ISRAEL BORDER COLLAPSED: IDF FAILS To STOP Druze Crossing Syria Border | Syria Strikes Backfired?

Major chaos unfolds at the Israel–Syria border as hundreds of Israeli Druze cross into Syria, clashing with IDF soldiers. The Israeli military struggles to guard the border amid ongoing strikes on..

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Iran SHOCKED: Top IRGC Commander Gheybparvar DEAD After Chemical Injuries | Khaemeni Vows Revenge [Video]

Iran SHOCKED: Top IRGC Commander Gheybparvar DEAD After Chemical Injuries | Khaemeni Vows Revenge

Iran's General Gheybpavar Dies Mysteriously, Israel's Hit On 20 Top Commanders Exposed | World News The Middle East is on high alert as the shadow war between Iran and Israel erupts into open..

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