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Our Corps, Units and Brigades. Safeguarding the State of Israel and its residents against threats. Discover the IDF's mission and values.
The IDF is the people’s army, the State of Israel’s military, subject to the law and government of the State of Israel. IDF soldiers will operate with their mission, the IDF’s values and the security of Israel as their priority. They will operate with integrity, practicality and presentably.
On the 26th of May, 1948, Ben Gurion ordered to disassemble all the underground resistance movements and form a new, united army called the Israel Defense Forces. Despite being drastically outnumbered, the newly-formed IDF worked together to win the war.
Once enlisted, men are expected to serve for a minimum of 32 months and women are expected to serve for a minimum of 24 months. Our soldiers serve in a variety of units, ranging from elite combat units to combat support units (read more about where our soldiers serve here).
See how you can reach out to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), whether it's about joining the military or other questions.
Every year, thousands of soldiers — from Israel and all around the world — join the Israel Defense Forces. The one thing that nearly all IDF soldiers have in common is their draft day experience. What’s the first day like?
Aspire to defend Israel? Learn the steps to become part of the IDF family.
It has intercepted enemy aircraft, provided ground, artillery and naval forces with aerial support, supported with mission-critical intelligence, and conducted strikes for the purpose of defense within and beyond Israel’s borders.
The Israeli Navy oversees the formation of the IDF naval forces. The naval commander also defines the objectives of the navy: to protect the State of Israel from maritime threats, to give an alarm in the event of imminent conflict, and to fulfill specific missions during a conflict.
The Artillery Corps, one of the oldest corps in the Israel Defense Forces, uses powerful and accurate artillery systems to destroy enemy targets and provide cover fire for IDF ground forces.