Without the Israel Defense Forces (IDF),there is no Israel. Every day, these courageous soldiers put their lives on the line to keep Israel safe. Our life's work is to befriend, support and give solace to the young men and women who protect Israel and Jewish people worldwide. There is no better way to bless Israel then by supporting the brave.. How to Join the IDF There are two ways to join the IDF: Mahal - for non Israeli citizens or Israeli citizens that have not lived in Israel for more than 4 months or were in a recognized program in Israel for more than a year after the age of 10. For more information regarding the qualifications see Faq. IMPORTANT - recently Mahal has changed the draft procedure and added new requirements.

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The IDF was founded in the wake of the War of Independence as the new State of Israel was fighting for its existence, and needed every soldier it could recruit. It operated in light of the Palmach Anthem, which stated that "Every fellow who is able- to arms," meaning that anyone who could fight should join the combat forces.. The Israel Defense Forces is among the few armies in the world that conscript women into its ranks under a mandatory military draft law, although women make up only about 40% of conscript soldiers and 25% of the office corps. Women's integration into the IDF has been shaped by the perception of the IDF as a people's army, security needs, and social processes that contribute to or undermine.