What is the IDF? The powerful military of the State of Israel on land, in the air and sea

'The purpose of the IDF is to preserve the State of Israel, to protect its independence, and to foil attempts by its enemies to disrupt the normal life within it,' says the IDF's website.

Israel Defense Forces – or IDF – represents all of Israel's military forces. It was established in 1948, two short weeks after Israel declared its independence against Arab forces. The IDF consists of ground forces, much like the U.S. Army, and includes the air force, and navy. Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists attacked Israel with barrages of rockets, killing at least 800 people and wounding at least 2,000, beginning the morning of October 7.

spokesperson Daniel Hagari said in a video posted on the IDF website on October 8, 2023, 'Anyone who took part in these attacks will pay a heavy price.' On Sunday, the Biden administration ordered the U.S. military to provide aid to the IDF and ensure they're equipped for war. The military forces have shot and killed gunmen who looked to enter into Israel through Lebanon, though it is not clear how many Hamas terrorists were killed.

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