The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) is the military force responsible for safeguarding the security of the State of Israel. Comprising of ground, air, and naval components, the IDF plays a central role in defending Israel's borders, conducting operations, and maintaining a state of readiness.
Zamir said that he will press for an "equal burden sharing" of service, wanting to increase the number of haredim serving in the IDF.
"A state inquiry is necessary, not to accuse, but to get to the root of the problems, and to make it possible to fix them,” Herzi Halevi said.
Hamas penetrated the village by 6:39 a.m., even faster than in many other border villages. They immediately started killing civilians.
Three civilians killed by IDF by mistake, but a lucky twist of police spending weekend helped volunteers hold on.
IDF: 53 soldiers killed as some fled, some arrived too late to help • 16 of those killed were female field observers
IDF: 64 killed in Kfar Aza failed by intel, first and second defense lines • 55 were killed before significant Israeli forces had arrived
IDF sources: It was like we had no legs or eyes and were just trying to figure out where to run.
intelligence only learned of the instances during the current war by a combination of capturing Hamas documents and interrogating Hamas prisoners.
The Israeli Air Force was carrying out a new 'Sword of Damocles' operation as it was carrying out the 'Hannibal directive,' the IDF's probes found.
IDF thought Hamas no longer interested in all-out war • Intelligence officer's 'Walls of Jericho' warnings dismissed by chiefs
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