On this day 77 years ago, the IDF was established to defend the State of Israel and its people. Through decades of challenges and change, the men and women of the IDF have stood firm, dedicated to security, resilience and the future of our nation. Today, we honor that legacy 🇮🇱@gal_shamirxd | Israel Defense Forces

What Makes the IDF Different? This Story Says It All The IDF is often called the most moral army in the world—a phrase that can sound contradictory. After all, armies are built for defense and war, not morality. But here’s a story that shows what sets the Israeli army apart. After a few soldiers damaged property in a Palestinian village in Judea, the incident wasn’t buried. It wasn’t ignored. Instead, the Chief of Staff—the highest-ranking officer in the IDF—personally visited the base where it