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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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Houthi Ballistic Missiles Strike: One Intercepted, Another Crashes Mid-Air |Ben Gurion Airport Chaos [Video]

Houthi Ballistic Missiles Strike: One Intercepted, Another Crashes Mid-Air |Ben Gurion Airport Chaos

Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched ballistic missiles targeting Israel, triggering air raid sirens and widespread panic. Footage shows warheads streaking across the sky as the IDF intercepted one..

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IDF vs. Houthis: Watch Dramatic Interceptions of Ballistic Missile Barrage Targeting Israeli Towns [Video]

IDF vs. Houthis: Watch Dramatic Interceptions of Ballistic Missile Barrage Targeting Israeli Towns

Israel is under relentless fire as Yemen’s Houthi rebels intensify their missile and drone barrage. In the latest escalation, the IDF intercepted a second ballistic missile of the day after earlier..

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IDF Falls Into Al-Qassam Fighters’ ‘Trap’; BOMBS Troops and Tanks in Deadly ‘Moses’ Staff’ Operation [Video]

IDF Falls Into Al-Qassam Fighters’ ‘Trap’; BOMBS Troops and Tanks in Deadly ‘Moses’ Staff’ Operation

Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades unveiled their “Moses’ Staff” operation, luring IDF forces into a deadly trap in Gaza’s Al-Zaytoun neighborhood. Fighters targeted Israeli troops and armored..

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Musbah Salim Musbah Dayyah KILLED by the IDF & Shin Bet in Gaza| Headed group that held Bibas Family [Video]

Musbah Salim Musbah Dayyah KILLED by the IDF & Shin Bet in Gaza| Headed group that held Bibas Family

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Musbah Dayyah, the fourth Mujahideen Brigades leader killed in recent months, in a Gaza operation in Nuseirat. Dayyah, a key figure in the October 7 massacre,..

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IDF’s Secret Plot Linked to Houthi PM Killing Out! 200 Mossad Agents, Trump’s CENTCOM Behind Attack? [Video]

IDF’s Secret Plot Linked to Houthi PM Killing Out! 200 Mossad Agents, Trump’s CENTCOM Behind Attack?

A shocking new report alleges a covert Israeli operation behind the assassination of the Houthi Prime Minister, linking the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and over 200 Mossad agents to the targeted..

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Hamas Leader Abu Obaida DEAD? Israel Confirms the Killing | Questions remain; Where is the body? [Video]

Hamas Leader Abu Obaida DEAD? Israel Confirms the Killing | Questions remain; Where is the body?

Days after Israel’s military announced the killing of Hamas’ elusive spokesman Abu Obaida, mystery still surrounds his fate. The IDF and Shin Bet claim a targeted strike eliminated him, coordinated..

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Al-Qassam Fighters Strike Back as IDF Destroys Gaza | Dozens Dead, Tanks Crush Homes, Civilians Flee [Video]

Al-Qassam Fighters Strike Back as IDF Destroys Gaza | Dozens Dead, Tanks Crush Homes, Civilians Flee

Al-Qassam fighters clash with IDF troops as Gaza faces relentless bombardment. Heavy Israeli tank movements, airstrikes, and artillery have flattened entire neighborhoods, killing dozens of..

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‘Revenge for Abu Obaida’: Hamas Fighters RAIN Mortars on IDF Soldiers Near Gaza Mosque | Gaza War [Video]

‘Revenge for Abu Obaida’: Hamas Fighters RAIN Mortars on IDF Soldiers Near Gaza Mosque | Gaza War

A day after Israel killed Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida, Hamas’ armed wing launched a surprise strike on Israeli forces in Gaza City. Using heavy mortars and guerrilla tactics, Hamas dismantled an IDF..

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Israel DIVIDED: Netanyahu DEMANDS War While IDF Wants Hostage Deal | Cabinet Meeting Erupts in Chaos [Video]

Israel DIVIDED: Netanyahu DEMANDS War While IDF Wants Hostage Deal | Cabinet Meeting Erupts in Chaos

A deep rift has emerged between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief Zamir over a potential Gaza hostage deal. While the IDF pushes for acceptance to save lives and end the war,..

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‘We Failed!’ | IDF admits FAILURE of Op Gideon's Chariots against Hamas in Gaza in note to Netanyahu [Video]

‘We Failed!’ | IDF admits FAILURE of Op Gideon's Chariots against Hamas in Gaza in note to Netanyahu

In a stunning admission, the Israeli military has confessed to failure in its Gaza campaign, according to a secret document revealed by Channel 12. Brig. Gen. Guy Hazut’s report states Israel failed..

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Gaza War LATEST: Israel ADMITS 900 IDF Soldiers Killed & 6000 Injured Since The Gaza War Began [Video]

Gaza War LATEST: Israel ADMITS 900 IDF Soldiers Killed & 6000 Injured Since The Gaza War Began

The Israeli military has confirmed staggering losses in its ongoing war on Gaza, announcing that 900 soldiers have been killed and over 6,210 wounded since October 7, 2023. Among the dead are 295..

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VIDEO: Thousands march in Yemen | Chant ‘Death to Netanyahu’ after Israel killed Houthi PM Al-Rahawi [Video]

VIDEO: Thousands march in Yemen | Chant ‘Death to Netanyahu’ after Israel killed Houthi PM Al-Rahawi

Mass protests erupted in Yemen’s capital Sana’a after an Israeli airstrike killed Houthi Prime Minister Ahmad Al-Rahawi and several cabinet ministers. Furious crowds chanted “Death to..

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‘Dark Days Ahead…’ Houthis Issue Big Warning To Netanyahu After Israeli Strike Killed PM Al-Rahawi [Video]

‘Dark Days Ahead…’ Houthis Issue Big Warning To Netanyahu After Israeli Strike Killed PM Al-Rahawi

The war in West Asia has entered a chilling new phase. Mohammad al-Bukhaiti, senior leader of Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, declared that Israel will “pay the price” for its aggression, following..

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Israel's BIGGEST Nightmare Abu Obaida Killed | Who Was Abu Obaida? Hamas’ Masked Hero [Video]

Israel's BIGGEST Nightmare Abu Obaida Killed | Who Was Abu Obaida? Hamas’ Masked Hero

The Israeli Defense Forces claim to have killed Abu Obeida, the masked spokesman of Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades, in a Gaza strike on August 30th. Long considered the “hidden face” of Hamas, Obeida..

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BIG Breaking: HAMAS Hero Abu Obaida Killed By IDF | IDF Bombs Obaida's Gaza Apartment | Details [Video]

BIG Breaking: HAMAS Hero Abu Obaida Killed By IDF | IDF Bombs Obaida's Gaza Apartment | Details

Israel claims a major breakthrough in its war against Hamas, announcing that IDF forces likely killed Abu Obeida, the long-time masked spokesman of the group. Considered Hamas’ most symbolic figure..

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Israeli Army Faces DEFEAT In Gaza City Takeover, HAMAS Fights Back IDF | 4 IDF Soldiers Missing [Video]

Israeli Army Faces DEFEAT In Gaza City Takeover, HAMAS Fights Back IDF | 4 IDF Soldiers Missing

In a major blow to Israel’s military campaign, the IDF was forced to withdraw after four hours of intense combat in Gaza City. Hamas fighters repelled Israeli helicopters, tanks, and heavy shelling..

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IDF Raid Breaking: Body of Slain Hostage Ilan Weiss, Killed by Hamas, Recovered After Nearly 2 Years [Video]

IDF Raid Breaking: Body of Slain Hostage Ilan Weiss, Killed by Hamas, Recovered After Nearly 2 Years

The IDF has confirmed the recovery of the body of Israeli hostage Ilan Weiss, who was killed by Hamas and held in Gaza for nearly two years. His remains were retrieved during a special IDF raid,..

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Gaza War BREAKING: IDF’s BRUTAL Gaza Move, Declares Gaza City a ‘Dangerous Combat Zone’, Stops Aid [Video]

Gaza War BREAKING: IDF’s BRUTAL Gaza Move, Declares Gaza City a ‘Dangerous Combat Zone’, Stops Aid

Gaza War BREAKING: Israel has escalated the Gaza War, with the IDF declaring Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone” and halting all humanitarian aid. This move comes amid intensified battles and heavy..

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HAMAS FIGHTER'S Underground Lavish Kitchen and Toilets: IDF Exposes Al-Qassam Tunnel Mansion [Video]

HAMAS FIGHTER'S Underground Lavish Kitchen and Toilets: IDF Exposes Al-Qassam Tunnel Mansion

In a dramatic escalation of Israel’s ground operations, IDF troops have uncovered and destroyed a massive Hamas tunnel stretching nearly one kilometer beneath Gaza’s Zeitoun area. The tunnel,..

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IDF vs Houthis All-Out War: Massive Explosion On Cam as IDF Strikes During Al-Houthi’s TV Speech [Video]

IDF vs Houthis All-Out War: Massive Explosion On Cam as IDF Strikes During Al-Houthi’s TV Speech

IDF vs Houthis All-Out War: Tensions in the Middle East exploded as the IDF launched a powerful strike during a live televised speech by Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi. Cameras captured the..

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Breaking: Israel-Syria War Erupts | IDF Troops Invade Syria With Huge Troop, Tanks & Choppers [Video]

Breaking: Israel-Syria War Erupts | IDF Troops Invade Syria With Huge Troop, Tanks & Choppers

Israel has launched one of its most daring operations inside Syria, sparking fears of an all-out war. A day after Israeli drone strikes killed six Syrian soldiers, IDF troops, fighter jets, and..

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IDF Bombs Yemen’s Sana’a BREAKING| Houthi Leaders Targeted by Israel? Assembly Bombed Within Minutes [Video]

IDF Bombs Yemen’s Sana’a BREAKING| Houthi Leaders Targeted by Israel? Assembly Bombed Within Minutes

Israel has launched a major airstrike on Yemen’s capital Sana’a, with the IDF claiming to target top Houthi leaders inside a key assembly building. Explosions ripped through the city within..

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Gaza Breaking: 75 Killed in a SINGLE Day in HAMAS Al-Qassam Brigade Vs IDF Full Scale Offensive [Video]

Gaza Breaking: 75 Killed in a SINGLE Day in HAMAS Al-Qassam Brigade Vs IDF Full Scale Offensive

Gaza witnessed one of its deadliest days yet as 75 Palestinians were killed and 370 wounded in just 24 hours during a full-scale confrontation between Hamas’s Al-Qassam Brigades and the Israeli..

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40,000 Troops, Air Defence & Tanks | Egypt fortifies Gaza border, to BLOCK entry to fleeing Gazans [Video]

40,000 Troops, Air Defence & Tanks | Egypt fortifies Gaza border, to BLOCK entry to fleeing Gazans

Egypt is reinforcing its border with Gaza, deploying 40,000 troops, tanks, and air defense systems to block fleeing Palestinians amid Israel’s escalating assault. Officials fear over a million Gazans..

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Houthis STRIKE BACK: Israel Rattled as Missiles Target Key Sites | Israel’s Sanaa Strikes Backfire? [Video]

Houthis STRIKE BACK: Israel Rattled as Missiles Target Key Sites | Israel’s Sanaa Strikes Backfire?

Yemen’s Houthis launched a “Palestine” missile toward Israel in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on Sanaa, which killed six and destroyed key infrastructure. Air raid sirens echoed across..

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IDF soldier describes arbitrary killing of civilians in Gaza

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Bob Vylan to no longer headline festival after Glastonbury controversy

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'Time of national shame': Chief rabbi condemns BBC's 'mishandled response' to anti-IDF chanting at Glastonbury

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'Very concerned' Ofcom says BBC has 'questions to answer' after streaming anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury

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Glastonbury organiser says anti-IDF chants 'crossed a line'

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Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis has said chants of "death to the IDF" on its West Holts stage on Saturday "very much crossed a line".
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