Israel Defense Forces
Organization·government·AI Enriched
Relationships:27
Events:0
Library:3
Confidence:
100%
Key Facts
Type
Organization
Sector
government
Industry
Not specified
Status
Draft
Country
Israel
Headquarters
Tel Aviv, Israel
Founded
5/26/1948
Dissolved
Active
Website
Also Known As
Tzahalצה״לIsrael Defense Forces (IDF)Israel Defense Forces
Tags
militaryarmed forcesnational defense
Overall Confidence
100%
Internal Notes
No notes
Key Information
Leadership
No leadership added
Positions
No positions added
About
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is the unified military force of the State of Israel, encompassing ground forces, navy, air force, and intelligence directorates. It is responsible for national defense and security operations, including intelligence and cyber operations against state and non-state actors through specialized units. The IDF is renowned for its advanced cyber and intelligence capabilities, with elite units such as Unit 8200 serving as a major talent pipeline for the cybersecurity industry and producing many leaders in the global cybersecurity field. It requires mandatory service for citizens and functions as a key socializing institution for national leadership.
Key Relationships
Yigal Carmon
member
Carmon served 20 years in the IDF's military intelligence directorate (Aman), rising to colonel and holding key roles in Arab affairs analysis and administration in the West Bank during the First Intifada.
Since 1968
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
funds
FIDF channels donor funds directly to IDF-managed programs for soldier education, mental health, recreation, and family support, with over $50 million transferred annually, underscoring the organization's role as a key financial conduit for U.S. support to Israeli military personnel.
Since 1981
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
affiliated
FIDF is directly affiliated with the IDF through its core mission of raising and allocating funds for soldier welfare, education, and family support programs, involving coordination with IDF units and leadership for initiative approvals and implementation.
Since 1981
Yoni Koren
alumni
Koren was an alumnus of IDF training programs, including intelligence officer courses, which formed the foundation of his career in military intelligence.
Since NaN
Yossi Sariel
member
Yossi Sariel has been a career officer in the IDF, rising to the rank of Brigadier General and holding key intelligence positions within the organization.
Aharon Haliva
member
Haliva has been a member of the IDF since enlisting in 1985, progressing through ranks to Major General and head of military intelligence, shaping his career and networks.
Since 1985