Tag: IDF Israel Defense Forces צְבָא הַהֲגָנָה לְיִשְׂרָאֵל

IDF stands for Israel Defense Forces (צְבָא הַהֲגָנָה לְיִשְׂרָאֵל) and is the institution responsible for conducting and coordinating among the agencies, services and operations related to the national safety and defense of the state of Israel. It has three major branches in the form of Israeli Army, Israeli Navy and Israeli Air Force. It is commonly known as the Hebrew acronym Tzahal and is headed by the Prime Minister of the state.

Founded in 1948 the IDF has a special organizational structure fitted to serve the specific needs and situation of the state of Israel. It also has developed technologically advanced equipment that are also specifically designed to serve the Israeli purpose. Such as the Merkava main battle tank, Achzarit armored personnel carrier, high tech weapons systems, the Iron Dome missile defense system, Trophy active protection system for vehicles, the Galil and Tavor assault rifles. The Uzi is also designed by the IDF. Since its inception IDF has fought in many high voltage wars and has become the most battle oriented armed forces of the world.