IDF

abbreviation

1. Israel Defense Forces: the national military of Israel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of IDF¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

"Anyone who spreads blood libels against IDF troops is unfit to wear the army's uniform," he said.

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But Israel has hit Gaza with a new wave of attacks this week after accusing Hamas of violating the deal by killing an IDF soldier, which Hamas rejects.

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"Following a series of strikes, in which dozens of terror targets and terrorists were struck, the IDF has begun the renewed enforcement of the ceasefire in response to Hamas' violations," the military said.

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"The Red Cross, the Egyptian technical team, and a Hamas person have been permitted to enter beyond the IDF's Yellow Line position in Gaza under close IDF supervision," government spokeswoman Shosh Bedrosian told a briefing.

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On 14 October the IDF issued the latest version marking the Yellow Line on their online map, which is used to communicate its position to people in Gaza.

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