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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 10,534 | $272,000 | 517$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 7,414 | $430,000 | 322$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 25,054 | $48,000 | 42$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 4,068 | $110,000 | 82$ |
| Totals | 4 | 49,326,703 | 47,070 | $860,000 | 963$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Venezuela:
The IDF is credited with eliminating part of the leadership of the jihadists in Gaza.
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Slovakia:
The Israel Defense Forces announced that they intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen.
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United Arab Emirates:
The Israeli army was reported to have dropped four bombs near UNIFIL forces.
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Finland:
The Israeli Defense Forces conducted airstrikes that raised allegations of war crimes.
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Iran:
The Israel Defense Forces are currently investigating the failure of their defense systems to intercept the missile.
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Iran:
The Israel Defense Forces has agreed to form a combat battalion consisting of men over 50 years old due to a severe manpower shortage.
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North Macedonia:
The Israel Defense Forces coordinated air drops of humanitarian aid over Gaza.
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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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