Gaza Strip Military Profile 2007

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