The government made it obligatory for every citizen to enroll in military service once he or she has reached the age of 18. This period of service lasts 32 months for men and 24 months for women. The only citizens who are exempt from the draft are the ones who are undergoing physical incapability, or chronic illness.
Israeli military personnel is trained on a self-defense technique called Krav Maga, which was exclusively developed by the Israeli forces. It is a combination of disarming moves taken from boxing, wrestling, Aikido, Judo, and Karate. This technique is proven to be highly efficient on one-to-one combat and against the guerrilla-style warfare applied by Israel's opposing forces.
Because the Egyptians were relatively isolated (no enemies to wage war with) and because the Nile was easily predictable (easy to grow food), the ancient Egyptians thrived.
