Israel Defense Forces

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 Israeli Defense Minister.

Some of the key events about Israel Defense Forces

1948
Successfully defended Israel during the War of Independence
1948
Forcibly expelled hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their homes during the Arab-Israeli War.
1956
Secured the Sinai Peninsula and Suez Canal during the Suez Crisis
1956
Killed dozens of civilians in the village of Kafr Qasim for violating a curfew they were unaware of.
1967
Achieved a decisive victory in the Six-Day War, significantly expanding Israel's territory
1967
Attacked the USS Liberty, a US Navy ship, killing 34 crew members in a controversial incident.
1976
Conducted a successful hostage rescue operation at Entebbe Airport in Uganda
1979
Assisted in the implementation of the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty
1982
Allowed Lebanese Christian militias to massacre hundreds of Palestinian civilians in Sabra and Shatila refugee camps.
1988
Used excessive force against Palestinian protesters during the First Intifada, resulting in numerous civilian casualties.
1991
Deployed the Iron Dome missile defense system to protect civilians from rocket attacks
2002
Conducted a military operation in Jenin refugee camp, causing widespread destruction and civilian deaths.
2005
Completed the unilateral disengagement from the Gaza Strip
2006
Launched airstrikes on Lebanon, resulting in significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.
2008
Initiated Operation Cast Lead in Gaza, leading to over 1,000 Palestinian civilian deaths.
2010
Provided humanitarian aid and rescue efforts following the Haiti earthquake
2013
Established a field hospital on the Syrian border to treat wounded civilians
2014
Conducted Operation Protective Edge in Gaza, resulting in over 2,000 Palestinian deaths, mostly civilians.
2018
Used live ammunition against protesters at the Gaza border, killing dozens and injuring thousands.
2020
Facilitated COVID-19 vaccine distribution and assisted in pandemic response efforts

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