Historical eventMarch 232025

Israel Defense Forces

Israel Defense Forces kill 15 aid workers in the Rafah paramedic massacre.

1st anniversary in 2026

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When
Sunday, March 23 20251 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Anniversary
1st in 2026
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What happened

History Main article: History of the Israel Defense Forces This section needs more citations . Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . ( January 2013 ) ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Background See also: Zionism § Pre-state self-defense , Zionist political violence § Zionist militant groups ,

The Israel Defense Forces, alternatively referred to by the Hebrew-language acronym Tzahal (צה״ל), is the national military of the State of Israel. It consists of three service branches: the Israeli Ground Forces, the Israeli Air Force, and the Israeli Navy. It is the sole military wing of the Israeli security apparatus. The IDF is headed by the chief of the general staff, who is subordinate to the defense minister.

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March 23 2025 — 1 years ago, on a Sunday.

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