IM
Israel Ministry of Defense
Government Body·government·AI Enriched
Relationships:3
Events:0
Library:3
Confidence:
100%
Key Facts
Type
Government Body
Sector
government
Industry
Not specified
Status
Draft
Country
Israel
Headquarters
Tel Aviv, Israel
Founded
1/1/1948
Dissolved
Active
Also Known As
IMODIsrael MoD
Tags
government ministrydefensemilitary oversight
Overall Confidence
100%
Internal Notes
No notes
Key Information
Leadership
No leadership added
Positions
No positions added
Government Level
Not specified
Branch
Not specified
Country (if foreign)
Not applicable
Parent Agency
None (top-level)
Jurisdiction
Not specified
About
The Israel Ministry of Defense is the Israeli government ministry responsible for military affairs, defense policy, defense procurement, and national security, including cyber defense initiatives tied to units like 8200. It oversees systems such as Iron Dome developed by Rafael and manages the relationship with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), handling procurement, commercial, policy, and industry requirements while the IDF focuses on operational and technical responsibilities and budget allocation. The ministry is tasked with protecting and securing Israel and its civilians through political, military, and social means.
Key Relationships
ID
Iron Dome Funding Act
affiliated
U.S. Iron Dome funding directly supports the Ministry's management and deployment of the system, with billions replenishing interceptors used in conflicts.
Since 2011
Israeli Defense Forces
subsidiary_of
The IDF functions as the operational arm of the Ministry of Defense, with the minister (often the prime minister) holding ultimate authority over military decisions.
Since 1948
Nir Zuk
consults_for_foreign
Palo Alto Networks, under Nir Zuk's leadership, provides consulting and technology solutions to the Israel Ministry of Defense, drawing on Zuk's Unit 8200 experience to enhance Israel's cyber defenses amid ongoing regional threats.
Since 2008