IDF

American  

abbreviation

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

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Etymology

Origin of IDF

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

The IDF later said it had "conducted raids on terror targets" with forces operating in neighbourhoods in Gaza City, including Tel al Hawa, from where Hind had made her emergency call.

From BBC

An IDF spokesperson said it rejected "all claims that the Yellow Line has been moved or its crossing by IDF troops".

From BBC

We visited the border village of Beit Jinn, which was raided by IDF troops on 28 November.

From BBC

The IDF says it has dismantled bomb-making and other weapons facilities hidden inside all three camps.

From BBC

In its statement, the IDF said "prior to the strike, measures were taken to reduce the chance of harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions, aerial observations, and additional intelligence information".

From BBC