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Israeli 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 defense minister.

3
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77
avg impact · HIGH
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Event Timeline

3 events · 90 days
Mar 14HIGHVatican Envoy Visits Lebanon Following Priest's Death in ShellingQlayaaMar 11HIGHProtests Erupt Following Killing of Six-Year-Old in Israeli ViolenceIsraelMar 9EXTREMEEscalating Conflict in Iran Leads to Significant Civilian Casualties and Environmental DamageTehran

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Associated Figures

VE
Vatican envoy
MK
Mojtaba Khamenei