Israel Defense Forces: Quick Facts

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News •

Iran tells COP31 it wants compensation for environmental damage from US-Israeli strikes • Nov. 11, 2026, 2:06 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)

IDF soldiers reportedly kill Palestinian teenager during West Bank operation • Nov. 10, 2026, 3:51 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

Terror cell planning attack on Israelis arrested in Arrabe by IDF soldiers • Nov. 9, 2026, 12:28 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)

IDF, defense ministry share files of Ben-Gurion to mark Suez Crisis anniversary • Nov. 8, 2026, 12:55 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

IDF denies claims general helped settlers set up Jericho outpost • Nov. 7, 2026, 1:50 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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Also Known As	Israeli Defense Forces • IDF
Areas Of Involvement	defense
Related People	Gadi Eisenkot • Benny Gantz • Ehud Barak

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