Israel Defense Forces
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), known in Hebrew as Tsahal, is the military force of the State of Israel, established in 1948. It is responsible for defending the nation and its interests, including land, air, and sea operations. The IDF is known for its advanced technology and training, with compulsory military service for most Israeli citizens. The organization plays a crucial role in Israel's national security strategy and has been involved in numerous conflicts and peacekeeping operations in the region. Recently, the IDF was in the news for conducting airstrikes on checkpoints along the Lebanon-Syria border to counteract arms smuggling by the militant group Hezbollah.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 2 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 50,618 | $155,000 | 179$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,973 | $82,000 | 59$ |
| Russia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 84,867 | $1,500,000 | 883$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 102,319 | $21,000,000 | 6,491$ |
| Totals | 5 | 536,756,061 | 250,777 | $22,737,000 | 7,612$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ukraine:
The Israel Defense Forces announced the resumption of humanitarian aid drops in Gaza.
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United States:
The Israel Defense Forces declined to comment on its operations.
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Guatemala:
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed bombing a 'military target' in Syria.
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Russia:
The Israel Defense Forces conducted an airstrike on a military headquarters in Damascus, Syria.
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Ukraine:
The Israel Defense Forces conducted airstrikes against Houthi infrastructure in Yemen.
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India:
The IDF confirmed carrying out airstrikes on several ports in Yemen, targeting sites linked to the Houthi group.
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Belarus:
The Israel Defense Forces announced a new series of airstrikes on Iranian territory in response to rocket fire.
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Paraguay:
The Israeli military has attacked military infrastructures in Iran with the aim of destroying the Iranian nuclear program.
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Ukraine:
The Israel Defense Forces conducted airstrikes on missile launch installations in western Iran.
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Montenegro:
The Israel Defense Forces announced that they carried out attacks on military targets in Iran.
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