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Gaza Strip Military 2008

Military branches:
in accordance with the peace agreement, the Palestinian Authority is not permitted conventional military forces; there are, however, public security forces (2007)

Manpower available for military service:
males age 18-49: 260,855 (2005 est.)

Manpower fit for military service:
males age 18-49: 221,530 (2005 est.)

Manpower reaching military service age annually:
males age 18-49: 15,196 (2005 est.)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
NA

NOTE: The information regarding Gaza Strip on this page is re-published from the 2008 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Gaza Strip Military 2008 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Gaza Strip Military 2008 should be addressed to the CIA.