What is Israel's military strength? Here’s everything you need to know
Defense Forces are known to be one of the most equipped militaries across the globe. Its annual budget exceeds $20 billion and Israel also has access to America’s high-tech equipment. Moreover, the cyber capabilities of Israel’s military is also commendable.
It is to note that the military arm of Hamas has decreased dependency on guerrilla-warfare style strategy including rockets, snipers and explosive devices, as per Axios report.
With all its forces, Israel has maintained nearly full control over the borders and movement of people in Gaza since 2007.
What is the Israeli military’s strength?
The Israel Defense Forces were founded in 1948, just two weeks after the State of Israel was established. The military in the country massively depends on compulsory military service starting from age 18.
As per the Axios report, around 169,500 active-duty individuals and 465,000 Israelis in teh reserve units.
Since the October 7 Hamas attack, Israel has called up approximately 300,000 reservists.
Remarkably, the Israel Defense Forces’ annual budget is around $23.6 billion, as of this year. It surpasses the budget of forces in Egypt, Iran, Lebanon and Jordan.
With regards to weaponry, Israel is believed to own nuclear warheads even though it has not officially acknowledged the same. It also possesses several aircraft, tanks, submarines and artillery.
Moreover, since 2011, Israel has rallied on its Iron Dome missile defense system that is worth multi billion dollars. It also has tanks, artillery, missiles, fighter planes, warships in addition to a 2,200-strong arsenal.
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What is Israel?
Israel is a country located in the Middle East, on the southeastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It is known for its
