Meaning & use
IDF
The Israel Defense Forces, the national military organization of Israel, comprising its army, navy, and air force.
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The IDF issued a statement confirming the operation had ended by early morning.
Many Israeli citizens serve in the IDF for a set period after high school.
A note on using this word
IDF is nearly always used as the standard abbreviation rather than spelled out in full in news reporting.
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