Branches: Israel Defense Forces; historically there have been no separate Israeli military services; ground, air, and naval components are branches of Israel Defense Forces

Military manpower: eligible 15-49, 2,122,778; of the 1,069,588 males 15-49, 883,268 are fit for military service; of the 1,053,190 females 15-49, 866,402 are fit for military service; 43,192 males and 41,142 females reach military age (18) annually; both sexes are liable for military service

Military budget: $5.2 billion, 17.7% of central government budget (FY89)

NOTE: The information regarding Israel on this page is re-published from the 1989 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Israel Defense Forces 1989 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Israel Defense Forces 1989 should be addressed to the CIA.