IDF
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of IDF
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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In its statement on Tuesday, the IDF said an inquiry into the incident had "determined that the soldiers' conduct completely deviated from IDF orders and values" and expressed "deep regret over the incident".
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Another soldier was severely wounded and a reservist moderately wounded, the IDF said.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The BBC asked the IDF about the incidents in this report.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
The IDF said it wasn’t aware of any airstrikes in the vicinity of prisons.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
“The strike was carried out in a precise manner to mitigate harm to civilians imprisoned within the prison to the greatest extent possible,” the IDF said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
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