The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) was established in 1948, shortly after the founding of the State of Israel. Its origins can be traced back to earlier Jewish paramilitary organizations that were active during the British Mandate of Palestine, particularly during the 1930s and 1940s. The most notable of these organizations were:
1. **Haganah**: Founded in 1920, the Haganah was the main defense organization for the Jewish community in Palestine. It


