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General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces
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The Israeli General Staff or General Headquarters (Hebrew: המטה הכללי של צה"ל), abbreviated Matkal (מטכ"ל), is the supreme command of the Israel Defense Forces. It is based in the Kirya compound (Rabin Camp) in Tel Aviv.
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General Staff Israel Defense Forces Headquarters | |
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המטה הכללי של צה"ל | |
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Founded | 1948–present |
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Type | supreme command |
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Headquarter | Rabin Camp Tel Aviv |
Nickname(s) | Matkal |
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Chief of the General Staff | Rav Aluf Herzi Halevi |
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