IDF

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are the military forces of the State of Israel. They consist of the ground forces, air force, and navy. The IDF is newsworthy due to its ongoing involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and regional security operations. Recent news highlights the IDF's acceptance of Gaza health authorities' death toll figures as broadly accurate, estimating around 70,000 Palestinian deaths since October 2023. Additionally, the IDF released body-camera footage from a raid in southern Syria targeting members of al-Jama’a al-Islamiyya, a group affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood. The IDF's actions and operations are relevant due to their impact on regional stability, humanitarian concerns in Gaza, and international relations, particularly in light of efforts to address the conflict and reopen border crossings like Rafah.