IDF & Defense Establishment Archives
The IDF and Defense Establishment Archives (IDFA) in the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) is Israel's central military and security database. Founded in July 1948 during Israel's War of Independence, it is the state's largest archive, storing the defense establishment's documentation, both historical and administrative
Since it also holds materials in medicine, education, economy, and other social subjects, the archive is considered essential in preserving Israeli society's collective memory and defense legacy.
The Archive stores photographs, maps, posters, audiovisual material, and written material. IDFA and its subsidiaries also hold documentation of Jewish military organizations that were active prior to the establishment of the State of Israel, such as "Haganah," "Lehi," and "Hashomer," as well as a collection dedicated to Jewish soldiers in various armies.
The IDFA is also responsible for declassifying documents, providing the public with access to historical information, and conducting historical research for the defense establishment.
