The Israel Defense Forces, alternatively referred to by the Hebrew-language acronym Tzahal (צה״ל), is the national military of the State of Israel. It consists of three service branches: the Israeli Ground Forces, the Israeli Air Force, and the Israeli Navy. It is the sole military wing of the Israeli security apparatus. The IDF is headed by the Chief of the General Staff, who is subordinate to the Israeli Defense Minister.
U.S. 'Secretly Negotiates : In a major policy shift, U.S. officials have entered direct negotiations with Hamas in Doha, seeking..
Hamas has announced an indefinite suspension of Israeli hostage releases, citing multiple ceasefire violations by Israel. The..
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